Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; GMC GMC (1978-1979): Electrical system
Recall 80V016000 · Feb 26, 1980 · General Motors Corp.
8,474
vehicles affected
8,474
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 80V016000
- Date
- Feb 26, 1980
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 8,474
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 1978-1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. AS A RESULT, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION COULD BE DAMAGED FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY THEN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE METAL BRAKE TUBE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MISROUTING AND POSSIBLE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED OR REROUTED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Chevrolet Truck | 1978-1979 |
| GMC | GMC | 1978-1979 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 80V016000?
2 models: Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (1978-1979), GMC GMC (1978-1979), about 8,474 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 80V016000?
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MISROUTING AND POSSIBLE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED OR REROUTED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.