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GMC M6500 Recall 80V116: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 80V116, reported September 15, 1980, 1,550 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 80V116GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

GMC M65001980