EXECUTIVE DIPLOMAT 1985: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V097000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE | DIPLOMAT | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-07-30 | 1985-07-30 | 1985-08-01 |
Production Dates: 1985-02-01 - 1985-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: EXECUTIVE IND., INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INSTALL PROPER 10 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC STEPS CONTROLLED BY ON/OFF SWITCHES. SYSTEM: ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP.
