OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98V299000
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Reported Nov 24, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET. OVER TIME, THE HARNESS WOULD ABRADE ON THE BRACKET RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO IGNITION OF UNDER DASH COMPONENTS AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR ANY WIRES THAT HAVE BEEN ABRADED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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