NHTSA recall 97V-208 (97V208001)

electrical system recall reported November 25, 1997 - about 33,973 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V208001
Also written as: 97V-208
Reported: November 25, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~33,973
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Why it is dangerous

THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS ARE CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THEM UNTIL THE DEALER CAN REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-208 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet S10 - 1998

GMC Sonoma - 1998

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