1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice recall: fuses and circuit breakers

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 9, 1993. It covers about 20,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 20,000
reported: Feb 9, 1993
owners notified: Mar 23, 1993
related complaints: 31

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is wrong: System: electrical.vehicle description: seq 9c1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and canada only. Note: vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, newjersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. A electrical ground-out condition may exist between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt.
Risk: This condition can cause a melted junction block, smoke,and burned underhood wiring resulting in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire.this condition can occur while the vehicle is in operation or while the vehicleis parked and the ignition is in the "off" position.
Remedy: Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.

Recall number 93V018000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice 1991-1992 1991 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about electrical problems.

1991 Chevrolet Caprice 1992 Chevrolet Caprice

Questions about recall 93V018000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 93V018000, reported on February 9, 1993, covers about 20,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V018000?

Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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