12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 85V-153 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-153 covers 27,942 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL, BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL-SIZE PASSENGER CARS WITH 4.3L V6 ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1984 to April 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.