Recall 93V-018
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1991 to 1992 Chevrolet Caprice: Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-018
- Reported
- February 9, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 20,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Caprice 1991 to 1992