bushing

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Inspectors said the likely cause was moisture getting into the high-voltage "bushing" – insulation around the connections.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

In that case, a safety recall report said “heat and humidity have the potential to contribute to the hydrological breakdown of the bushing material.”

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

"Although claim rates and projected failures remained low, Ford recommended a safety recall for the remaining vehicles in North America" with the specific shift cable bushing.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2022

Depending on the model, dealers will replace a bushing and the axle cover, or they will update electronic parking brake software.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2022

The combine has broken down for the third time in as many days, and Westerberg is frantically trying to replace a hard-to-reach bushing before nightfall.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer