The defect
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING ROAD CONDITIONS, THE POWER CABLES CONTAINED IN A TUBE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE ENGINE CAN MOVE FREELY. THIS MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE MAIN POWER CABLE TO CHAFE, LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The remedy
THE PRESENT WIRING CHANNEL WILL BE REPLACED AND INSULATING TYPE SUPPORTING BLOCKS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Other electrical system recalls in 1981
5 of the 157 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 1981 concerned the electrical system; GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. filed 42 campaigns in all.
| 81V131000 23 Oct 1981 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| 81V110000 22 Sept 1981 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| 81V072000 15 Jun 1981 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| 81V038000 24 Mar 1981 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 1981