Is there a recall on GM engine block heater?
Both automakers urged customers to avoid using the engine block heater until it is fixed. GM and Ford are disabling the engine block heater cords in unsold vehicles. GM said it would mail letters to customers when it has a fix. Repairs will be done for free. The NHTSA recall number is 19V-328.
What causes an engine block heater to catch on fire?
The cord can short circuit, damage engine components and start a fire in the engine compartment. Customers may notice smoke or a burning smell; poor block-heater performance; tripped circuit breakers or blown vehicle fuses; damage to the block heater, the heater cable, or engine components; and block-heater coolant pooling under the vehicle.
Are there any recalls on Duramax diesel trucks?
The recalled trucks have a Duramax diesel 6.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine and an optional engine-block heater. The cord can short circuit, damage engine components and start a fire in the engine compartment.
Are there any Duramax block heaters left in stock?
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Both automakers urged customers to avoid using the engine block heater until it is fixed. GM and Ford are disabling the engine block heater cords in unsold vehicles. GM said it would mail letters to customers when it has a fix. Repairs will be done for free. The NHTSA recall number is 19V-328.
The recalled trucks have a Duramax diesel 6.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine and an optional engine-block heater. The cord can short circuit, damage engine components and start a fire in the engine compartment.
The cord can short circuit, damage engine components and start a fire in the engine compartment. Customers may notice smoke or a burning smell; poor block-heater performance; tripped circuit breakers or blown vehicle fuses; damage to the block heater, the heater cable, or engine components; and block-heater coolant pooling under the vehicle.