Diplomat, Executive 1985 Electrical System recall
Recalled October 18, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V131000 · Diplomat
Remedy
MODIFY WIRING AT THE ALTERNATOR AND DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR TO PREVENT UNEQUAL CHARGING.
Units
421 units
Description
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.
What to do
MODIFY WIRING AT THE ALTERNATOR AND DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR TO PREVENT UNEQUAL CHARGING.
Product
Diplomat DIPLOMAT · Diplomat EXECUTIVE
Manufacturer(s)
EXECUTIVE IND., INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →