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Recall 96V-186

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 Chevrolet G10 and 4 other models: Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-186
Reported
September 26, 1996
Vehicles affected
20,689 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

The risk

This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification:owner notification began during september 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles