1980 GMC M6500 RECALL - #80V116000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION DUE TO RUBBING ON THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE TUBE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE BRAKE TUBE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
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| Vehicle |
1980 GMC M6500 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1980 - 7/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
10/16/1980 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/1980 |
| # Affected |
1,550 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION DUE TO RUBBING ON THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE TUBE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE BRAKE TUBE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL VEHICLES FOR MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ABRASIVE DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WOULD REDUCE BRAKING CAPABILITY,WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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