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.

Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Date Announced
FEB 09, 1993
Vehicles Affected
20,000
NHTSA Campaign #
93V018000
Summary
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.
Actions
Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.
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