The issue
On certain trucks equipped with the optional Caterpillar Diesel Engine (LG5), the battery cable could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed. If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe, the short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions équipés d'un moteur diesel Caterpillar (LG5), le câble de batterie pourrait toucher le tuyau d'échappement, ce qui risque d'endommager la gaine protectrice et d'exposer le fil de cuivre. Si le fil de cuivre touche le tuyau d'échappement, le court-circuit qui s'ensuivrait pourrait causer un incendie dans le compartiment moteur. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter le câble de la batterie et, s'il y a lieu, le réacheminer correctement.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet KODIAK C6500 | 2003 |
| Chevrolet KODIAK C7500 | 2003 |
| Chevrolet KODIAK C8500 | 2003 |
| Gmc TOPKICK C6500 | 2003 |
| Gmc TOPKICK C7500 | 2003 |
| Gmc TOPKICK C8500 | 2003 |