NHTSA recall 97V-059 (97V059000)

electrical system recall reported April 8, 1997 - about 3,464 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V059000
Also written as: 97V-059
Reported: April 8, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~3,464
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER WAS OMITTED. WITHOUT THIS COVER, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT ON THE FUSE BLOCK IS EXPOSED AND CAN CONTACT THE INSULATED NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. IF THE INSULATION ON THE NEGATIVE CABLE BECOMES SUFFICIENTLY WORN, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE POSITIVE TERMINAL AND NEGATIVE CABLE RESULTING IN EXTREMELY HIGH CURRENT FLOW.

Why it is dangerous

THIS HIGH CURRENT FLOW CAN CAUSE ARCING AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE PROTECTIVE COVER AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-059 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Skylark - 1997

Oldsmobile Achieva - 1997

Pontiac Grand AM - 1997

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