Defect Description For Recall
Water Intrusion Into The Kick Panel Areas In Front Of Both The Driver And Passenger Doors Can Cause A Corrosion Path Between The Battery Feed And The Electrical Ground.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
G35
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V186000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause An Electrical Short Leading To Ignition And Combusion Of The Plastics In The Electrical Components Of The Vehicle Resulting In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The 25 Amp Circuit Breakers With 25 Amp Fuses In The Fuse Block; Remove A Temporary Paper Fuse-Block Cover; Install A Plastic Shield Over The Fuse Block; Replace And Reorient The Power Door Lock Relay (If Equipped); Inspect The Remote Keyless Entry Module (If Equipped) For Signs Of Corrosion, Replace If Corroded, And Reorient It; And Apply Additional Body Sealer In Key Areas.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19951201
End Of Manufacture
19960731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20689
Date Owners Notified
19961018
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19960926