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Safety recall · 85V153000

Electrical system: cables Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 19, 1985. It covers about 27,942 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V153000
Reported
Nov 19, 1985
Vehicles
27,942
Area
Electrical system

The 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.

The fix

INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.

Contacts

System: electrical, battery cable. Vehicle description: full-size passenger cars with 4.3L v6 engines.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V153000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Chevrolet Caprice05D
1985 Pontiac Parisienne35F

Questions

Is the 85V153000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V153000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V153000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 19, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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