EXECUTIVE UNSPECIFIED 1985: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V131000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE | UNSPECIFIED | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-01-01 | 1985-10-18 | 1985-11-04 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1985-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: EXECUTIVE IND., INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 421
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
