Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 91V-042 · Dodge and Eagle vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 91V-042 covers 5,500 Dodge and Eagle vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ROUTING OF BATTERY MAIN FEED WIRING MAY ALLOW IT TO CONTACT THE AIR CLEANER BRACKET AND CONTNUED CONTACT MAY LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
The risk
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED BY CONTINUOUS CONTACT COULDRESULT IN THE IGNITION OF THE WIRING INSULATION, AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
THE MAIN FEED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE REROUTED AND SECURED WITH TIE STRAPS AWAY FROM THE AIR CLEANER BRACKET.
SYSTEM: BATTERY FEED WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 October 1, 1990 to February 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.