Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 04V-397 · Executive Coach vehicles
EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS recall 04V-397 covers 75 Executive Coach vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V397000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN LIMOUSINES, THE J5 PLUG CONNECTING INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD BEHIND THE DRIVER IS OVERHEATING TO THE POINT THAT SOME HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF MELTING.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL RELAYS WITH A SEPARATE POWER SOURCE TO RELIEVE THE AMP LOAD ON THE J5 CIRCUIT. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 417-831-3535.
EXECUTIVE COACH RECALL NO. D699.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 5, 2003 to June 29, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.