General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V059000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 3,464 affected units, GM/UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. if the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V059000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 1997-04-08T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/underhood fuse center
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,464

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. if the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.
Consequence Summary: This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ay4g_uwxs-4fkj
NHTSA ID: 97V059000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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