This condition could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Date Announced
JAN 30, 1998
Vehicles Affected
37,900
NHTSA Campaign #
98V019000
Summary
Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks. The fastener which secures the generator cable to the power distribution center (pdc) has an insufficient clamp load, resulting in a loose connection and electrical arcing at the connection.
Actions
Dealers will retighten the generator cable and battery cable fasteners to the proper torque specifications.
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