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- Oldsmobile Recalls
- 1997
- Achieva
- 12720
Oldsmobile Recall Lookup
Many vehicles have Oldsmobile "factory-authorized" recalls where repairs can be completed at no charge
to the customer. Check to see if your vehicle has any outstanding recalls, and schedule a
service appointment to see if you qualify for a FREE repair.
If you would like to check on any Recall Notices announced by the NHTSA for your vehicle, please enter the appropriate
year and model.
1997 Oldsmobile Achieva 12720 Recalls
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V059000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3464
Year: 1997
Make: Buick
Model: Skylark
Manufactured
from: 1996-12-01
to: 1997-01-30
Recall Date: 1997-04-08
Summary:
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.
THIS HIGH CURRENT FLOW CAN CAUSE ARCING AND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE PROTECTIVE COVER AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE UNDERHOOD FUSE CENTER.
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