NHTSA Campaign #97V208001

1998 Chevrolet S10 Recall

Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood

Issued · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Affected model years: 1998
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Vehicles affected: 33,973
Report received

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Consequence

THE CLIP MATERIAL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAN IGNITE AND SUBSEQUENTLY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS ARE CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THEM UNTIL THE DEALER CAN REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 1997. OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, AND GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.