General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V107000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V107000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 301 affected units, GM/POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable for proper routing and re-route the cable in necessary. the cable will also be inspected for wear of the conduit and cable insulation, and will be replaced if necessary. owner notification began april 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V107000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2001-03-17T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/positive battery cable routing
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 301

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.
Consequence Summary: Over time this contact could cause a wear-through of the cable assembly convoluted conduit and cable insulation exposing the wire core and resulting in intermittent electrical shorting. this could result in erratic movement of the voltage gage, total battery discharge in a few hours, or the cable insulation and conduct could ignite if enough current is discharged at the point of contact, resulting in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable for proper routing and re-route the cable in necessary. the cable will also be inspected for wear of the conduit and cable insulation, and will be replaced if necessary. owner notification began april 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-23dk-36wi_4y39
NHTSA ID: 01V107000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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