Owners of certain Model Year 2020 and 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with 6.6L gas engines should be aware of safety recall (NHTSA ID 21V-189) related to a positive battery cable short circuit.
According to the recall, "In certain circumstances, anti-rotation tabs on the positive battery cable terminals may come into contact with a fuse block assembly attachment post, causing a short circuit. A short-circuit of a positive battery cable to a fuse attachment post can cause battery drain or may lead to an underhood fire."
Affected vans should be parked outside and away from homes, structures, and other flammable materials such as vegetation, until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire.
If a short circuit does occur, drivers may get a low battery voltage warning, the battery may die, or a fire may occur in the engine compartment.
Vehicle owners can visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is under recall. If it is, vehicle owners should call their nearest dealership immediately to schedule a free repair.
Owners can also download NHTSA’s new SaferCar app for Apple or Android. Enter the vehicle, tires, car seat, or other vehicle equipment, and the app will push a notification if a recall is issued.
