NHTSA recall 02V224000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Cadillac Escalade
Reported Aug 12, 2002649 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 02036Built Jul 1, 2002 – Jul 31, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.