Logan Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I found this while looking for a bulletin. Service Alert: Concerns With Aftermarket Fuses in GM Vehicles #07-08-45-002 - (09/05/2007) Models: 2008 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks (including Saturn) 2008 and Prior HUMMER H2, H3 2008 and Prior Saab 9-7X -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Concerns with Harbor Freight Tools "Storehouse" Branded Blade Type Fuses General Motors has become aware of a fuse recall by Harbor Freight Tools/Storehouse for a variety of aftermarket fuses. In two cases, these fuses have not provided protection for the wiring system of the vehicles they were customer installed in. Upon testing the 15 amp version, it was found that the fuse still would not "open" when shorted directly across the battery terminals. How to Identify These Fuses Packed in a 120 piece set, the fuse has a translucent, hard plastic, blue body with the amperage stamped into the top. There are no white painted numbers on the fuse to indicate amperage. There are no identifying marks on the fuse to tell who is making it. The fuses are known to be distributed by Harbor Freight Tools but there may be other marketers, and packaging of this style of fuse. It would be prudent to replace these fuses if found in a customers vehicle. Likewise, if wiring overheating is found you should check the fuse panel for the presence of this style of fuse. Important: All GM dealers should use genuine GM fuses on the vehicles they service. You should also encourage the use of GM fuses to your customers to assure they are getting the required electrical system protection. GM has no knowledge of any concerns with other aftermarket fuses. If additional information becomes available, this bulletin will be updated. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Yikes! Good to know. Thanks for the heads up Logan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I knew there were some Harbor Freight Tools fans here... The GM TSB statement: "Upon testing the 15 amp version, it was found that the fuse still would not "open" when shorted directly across the battery terminals." Wow. On the product label. It displays 'fast acting.' Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 The Chinese are waging war on us Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCat83 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Gotta be more crap from China. Please, everyone, DON'T buy Chinese goods when alternatives (even more expensive) are available. When me must beg the necessities of daily life from the enemy we become his slave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Can kids safely eat these fuses? I think that's the more important question. :rolleyes: AQUA DOTS RECALL: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21678196/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21678196/</a> Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 The running joke is.. "Yeah, so the toys are bad, wait till everyone finds out their HDTV has lead paint.." Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 The running joke is.. "Yeah, so the toys are bad, wait till everyone finds out their HDTV has lead paint.." As a person in the broadcast business this holds a special horror for me. Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 The running joke is.. "Yeah, so the toys are bad, wait till everyone finds out their HDTV has lead paint.." Funny you say this, I was looking at a Visio 47" last night at Walmart that was $950, when I went to buy Dexcool. I will have to avoid sucking on the cabinet Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiz6728 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 THANKS FOR THE INFO I'LL HAVE TO CHECK MINE Wiz DRIVE IT LIKE YOU own it!!!!!! 1967 chevy II ( FOR SALE!!!!) 1995 Lexus Es 300 1998 SLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Funny you say this, I was looking at a Visio 47" last night at Walmart that was $950, when I went to buy Dexcool. I will have to avoid sucking on the cabinet Crap! Antifreeze is expensive the way you buy it. Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Funny you say this, I was looking at a Visio 47" last night at Walmart that was $950, when I went to buy Dexcool. I will have to avoid sucking on the cabinet Crap! Antifreeze is expensive the way you buy it. Regards, Warren I hope the Visio lasts 5 years/100,000 miles Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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