General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V224000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 649 affected units, GM/BATTERY CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain all-wheel drive sport utility vehicles were built without a power steering bracket to secure the positive battery cable, allowing the cable to come in contact with the steering shaft.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable routing and re-route, if necessary. no owner notification will take place since all vehicles were captured at the dealers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V224000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-08-12T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/battery cable

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 649

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02036

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain all-wheel drive sport utility vehicles were built without a power steering bracket to secure the positive battery cable, allowing the cable to come in contact with the steering shaft.

Consequence Summary: This contact could cause a wear-through of the cable insulation, exposing the wire core and result in intermittent electrical shorting. if enough current is discharged at the point of contact, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable routing and re-route, if necessary. no owner notification will take place since all vehicles were captured at the dealers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-t5m3_sbry~af39

NHTSA ID: 02V224000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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