GMC G31303 1993: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V299000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | G31303 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-02-08 | 1998-11-24 | 1998-11-25 |
Production Dates: 1992-11-01 - 1992-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO IGNITION OF UNDER DASH COMPONENTS AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR ANY WIRES THAT HAVE BEEN ABRADED.
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'.
