Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 95V-029 · 1993–1994 GMC Preview

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 95V-029 covers 30 1993–1994 GMC Preview for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 1995.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected301 model

ReportedFeb 21, 1995Owners notified Feb 9, 1995

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AN ACCUMULATION OF HYDROGEN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WHICH, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, CAN IGNITE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE IGNITION GAS TO IGNITE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY.

What to do

The fix

GM HAS MODIFIED THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT VENT AND HAS ALSO INSPECTED THE BATTERY PACKS ON ALL VEHICLES FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF GAS LEAKAGE FROM THE BATTERIES.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DEVELOPMENTAL ELECTRIC VEHICLES.NOTE: THESE VEHICLES ARE OWNED BY GENERAL MOTORS AND HAVE ALL BEEN CORRECTED.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION OR DEALER BULLETIN WILL BE NECESSARY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

GMC Preview1993, 1994

Built from November 1, 1993 to April 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.