OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85V036000
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Reported Apr 2, 1985 · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Summary
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLE.
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