Vehicle recall 80V116000 · September 15, 1980
1980 GMC M6500
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. This may cause damage to the positive battery cable insulation due to rubbing on the right front metal brake tube. Should this occur, the wire in the cable may contact and damage the brake tube, causing loss of brake fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect all vehicles for misrouting of the positive battery cable and abrasive damage to the cable insulation. If necessary, battery cable will be replaced at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes.system: electrical; battery cable.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would reduce braking capability,which could cause a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1980
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 9, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,550
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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