SHOW TRUCKS FORD ECONOLINE 1994: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V191000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SHOW TRUCKS | FORD ECONOLINE | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-11-02 | 1994-10-31 | 1994-11-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: SHOW TRUCKS USA, INC.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF RESERVE BATTERY POWER. INSTALLATION IN THESE CONVERSION VANS CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO SHORT AT ANY TIME.
THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, SERVICE CENTERS ARE DIRECTED TO RELOCATE THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE.
SYSTEM: ELETRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY; OTHER PART.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VANS WITH "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEMS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT SHOW TRUCKS AT 1-800-460-SHOW. ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
