OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89V108000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Reported Jul 6, 1989 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
MISROUTING OF TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED PIPE COULD ALLOW PIPE TO CONTACT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING STUD ON THE STARTER MOTOR.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE OIL FEED PIPE; ALSO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED CLAMP AND BRACKET TO LOCATE PIPE AWAY FROM THE STARTER.
Notes
SYSTEM:ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH LG5 3.1L TURBOCHARGER ENGINES.
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