1980 GMC M6500 Recall

Campaign:

80V116000 on 10/15/1980

Component:

Electrical system:battery:cables

Manufactured:

12/31/1979 - 06/30/1980

Affected:

1,550

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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