Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 85V-097 · Executive vehicles
EXECUTIVE IND., INC. recall 85V-097 covers 65 Executive vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEP CONTROL SWITCH HAS A 30 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE 10 AMPERE BREAKER REQUIRED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE WIRING SYSTEM TO THE STEP, THE ON/OFF SWITCH COULD MELT AND THE HEAT GENERATED COULD IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL CAUSING A FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL PROPER 10 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC STEPS CONTROLLED BY ON/OFF SWITCHES. SYSTEM: ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP.
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 February 1, 1985 to June 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.