Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 85V-131 · Diplomat and Executive vehicles
EXECUTIVE IND., INC. recall 85V-131 covers 421 Diplomat and Executive vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WIRING OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM CAUSES UNEQUAL CHARGING WHICH COULD OVERCHARGE THE SMALL GENERATOR BATTERY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SMALL GENERATOR BATTERY BALLOONING AND POSSIBLY EXPLODING. IF THE BATTERY IS EXPOSED WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURS, ANYONE IN THE VICINTY MAY BE INJURED.
The fix
MODIFY WIRING AT THE ALTERNATOR AND DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR TO PREVENT UNEQUAL CHARGING.
SYSTEM: BATTERY CHARGING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH 100 AMP CAPACITY ALTERNATORS.
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 1, 1984 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.