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General Motors - Voltage regulator internal low resistance short
Official notice
6 Apr 2010
Last checked
6 Apr 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns General Motors - Voltage regulator internal low resistance short. The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire. Published 2010-04-06.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect generators if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Units affected
4,485
Recall number
10216
Official notice
2010-04-06
The hazard
The hazard
The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire.
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Brand: General Motors. Contact: General Motors, LLC.
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