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Chevrolet Caprice Recall 85V153: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 85V153, reported November 19, 1985, 27,942 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V153GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL, BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL-SIZE PASSENGER CARS WITH 4.3L V6 ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice1985
Pontiac Parisienne1985