| Make : DIPLOMAT | Model : DIPLOMAT | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840801 - 19850901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V131000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860101 | Date Received by ODI: 19851018 | Date Added to Database: 19851104 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EXECUTIVE IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EXECUTIVE IND., INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 421 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
MODIFY WIRING AT THE ALTERNATOR AND DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR TO PREVENT UNEQUAL CHARGING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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