Reported Mar 24, 1981105,130 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Oct 1, 1980 – Dec 1, 1980
The defect
The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.
The remedy
A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ground cable.consequences of defect: if the cable breaks when maximum electrical loads arebeing placed on vehicle, headlights could suddenly dim or wipers could slowdown. This would reduce visibility in severe weather or nighttime drivingconditions. An accident could result.note: if dimming occurs, restricting the use of other electrical accessoriescould partially restore some of the headlight brightness or wiper speed.