Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 87V-135 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-135 covers 479,715 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK MAY MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE.
The risk
THE IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THEPLASTIC WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET MAY, UNDER A HIGH RESISTANCE LOAD,MELT DOWN AND IGNITE THE WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix
THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
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 August 1, 1986 to May 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.