Grumman Recall 93V128000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables
NHTSA recall 93V128000 · announced August 2, 1993 · filed by Grumman Olson, Inc · 100 units affected
The problem
THE BATTERY CABLES WERE LOCATED EITHER ADJACENT TO OR TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER OF THE ENGINE. HIGH TEMPERATURES OF THE TURBOCHARGER CAN MELT THE CABLE INSULATION, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
The risk
ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS CAN CREATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TOBURN SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
What to do
GRUMMAN OLSON WILL SUPPLY A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REROUTE AND CLAMP THE BATTERY CABLES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS; KABMASTER BODIES INSTALLED ON OSHKOSHCHASSIS.
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.