1997 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva and others recall: front underhood

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 8, 1997. It covers about 3,464 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,464
reported: Apr 8, 1997
owners notified: Apr 30, 1997
related complaints: 136

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

Recall number 97V059000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 136 complaints about electrical problems.

1997 Buick Skylark 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva 1997 Pontiac Grand Am

Questions about recall 97V059000

Is there a recall on the 1997 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva and others front underhood?

Yes. Recall 97V059000, reported on April 8, 1997, covers about 3,464 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V059000?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.

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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