Apparently, GM had at least two(in warranty) vehicles that the wiring harness had melted on due to the replacement fuses, which prompted the investigation to determine the cause. The bulletin describes the fuses as having NO white numbering(amp rating), or ANY identifying markings of any kind...just a plain-jane, plastic fuse. Scary stuff, folks!
Not to say that everything you buy from Harbor Freight is junk, but they DID have these fuses. The bulletin also says they did a "Recall" on them, but....how many are already out there, waiting to ruin someone's day...or life?
Caveat Emptor!
btw..just to be clear...Harbor Freight is NOT the only place selling these fuses...there are other places too...I'll be glad to e-mail the TSB to anyone that would like to see the complete info on it. Just P/M me.
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