| Make : EXECUTIVE | Model : DIPLOMAT | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19850201 - 19850601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V097000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850730 | Date Received by ODI: 19850730 | Date Added to Database: 19850801 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EXECUTIVE IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EXECUTIVE IND., INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 65 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL PROPER 10 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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