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Recall 82V130000: Main Wiring Harness Chafing

On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.

The dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. These protective covers will be provided free of charge.

Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles with manual transmission and maintenance free batteries.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.

Consequences of defect: an electrical short can result in an engine
compartment fire and personal injury to vehicle passengers.