Recalls › 83V081000

NHTSA recall 83V081000

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

Chevrolet Corvette

Reported Aug 25, 198311,909 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Feb 1, 1983 – Jul 1, 1983

The defect

The insulation of the battery cable, because of its position, rubs against some of the engine wiring components. Once the insulation IS worn through, the battery could rapidly discharge.

The remedy

Dealer will install a new engine harness retainer bracket, protective conduit, cable clips, a cable tie strap and will reposition the terminals on the ground stud on all involved vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Corvette
1984

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; battery cable insulation.consequences of defect: the headlights would cease to function, due to loss ofbattery power; driving at night, in fog or other severe weather conditionscould result in an accident.