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NHTSA recall 80V016000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck and 1 more

Reported Feb 26, 19808,474 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1978 – Jun 1, 1979

The defect

A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.

The remedy

All involved vehicles will be inspected for positive battery cable misrouting and possible heat damage to the insulation. If necessary, the positive battery cable will be replaced or rerouted at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
19781979
GMC GMC
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and frame mounted batteries.system: electrical; battery cable, positive.consequences of defect: a damaged tube could result in a brake fluid leak and aloss of braking capability. This could occur without prior warning and cause avehicle accident.