Recall 93V-018: 1991–1992 Chevrolet Caprice

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 9, 1993, covering about 20,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
93V-018
Report date
Feb 9, 1993
Vehicles affected
20,000
Owners notified
Mar 23, 1993

The problem

System: electrical.vehicle description: seq 9c1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and canada only. Note: vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, newjersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. A electrical ground-out condition may exist between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt.

The risk

This condition can cause a melted junction block, smoke,and burned underhood wiring resulting in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire.this condition can occur while the vehicle is in operation or while the vehicleis parked and the ignition is in the "off" position.

The fix

Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number93V018000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Caprice1991, 1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 93V-018?

System: electrical.vehicle description: seq 9c1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and canada only. Note: vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, newjersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. A electrical ground-out condition may exist between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt.

How is recall 93V-018 fixed?

Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.