NHTSA recall 97V059000
Electrical System · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.
Why it matters: This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Buick Skylark, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 Pontiac Grand Am.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V059000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.