Summary of manufacturer information:GM has duplicated a fire using saltwater on the door switches.water may drop from an open window onto theswitch panel on the door armrest.GM reviewing risk, will notify odiby late Sept on possible future GM action.analysis:salt water contamination may occur.increased incidents arereported in the winter months.salt water may provide a conductive pathbelow current rating of fuse but sufficient to overheat switch panel.status: GM recalled E-body convertibles (87V-167).GM response TO11/23/87 ir dated 12/15/87. Ea closed 2/18/88.===
