Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 93V-018 · 1991–1992 Chevrolet Caprice
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 93V-018 covers 20,000 1991–1992 Chevrolet Caprice for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US AND CANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEWJERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. A ELECTRICAL GROUND-OUT CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE 12 VOLT JUNCTION BLOCK AND THE METAL INNER FENDER SKIRT.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MELTED JUNCTION BLOCK, SMOKE,AND BURNED UNDERHOOD WIRING RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE FIRE.THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR WHILE THE VEHICLEIS PARKED AND THE IGNITION IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION.
The fix
INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
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 July 1, 1991 to July 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.