Vehicle recall 80V016000 · February 26, 1980
Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck and GMC GMC
A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.
- Remedy
- All involved vehicles will be inspected for positive battery cable misrouting and possible heat damage to the insulation. If necessary, the positive battery cable will be replaced or rerouted at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and frame mounted batteries.system: electrical; battery cable, positive.consequences of defect: a damaged tube could result in a brake fluid leak and aloss of braking capability. This could occur without prior warning and cause avehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1980
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 11, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,474
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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