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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHEVROLET / CAPRICE     1985
     PONTIAC / PARISIENNE     1985
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 14, 1985
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V153000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27942
Summary:
 THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Consequence:
Remedy:
 INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL, BATTERY CABLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL-SIZE PASSENGER CARS WITH 4.3L V6 ENGINES.

 
 

 

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