Executive Recall 85V097000: Electrical System, Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers
NHTSA recall 85V097000 · announced July 30, 1985 · filed by Executive Ind., Inc. · 65 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
INSTALL PROPER 10 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC STEPS CONTROLLED BY ON/OFF SWITCHES. SYSTEM: ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.