Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE98013GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/02/199810/07/1998ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
 Alleged that the ignition switch wiring harness is installed so it rubs against the steering column mounting bracket.eventually, the harness insulation is worn away and a short occurs.one school bus fire is alleged to have occurred as a result.
EA98023GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/07/199811/30/1998ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE98V299000
 Alleged that the ignition switch wiring harness may be installed so it rubs against the brake pedal mounting bracket.one school bus fire has occurred.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/30/19940
 Electrical failures due to corrosion in the panel box, causing vehicle to stall. *skd
01/14/19951
 Electrical problems, causing vehicle to stall/surge.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
02/17/19957
 Brake light fuse blew out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
09/07/19947
 Electrical shortage in wiring system, causing battery drainage. *sd