Recall 94V191000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 1994-1994 SHOW TRUCKS FORD ECONOLINE
RECALL This recall affects up to 68 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V191000 |
| Manufacturer | SHOW TRUCKS USA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 68 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF RESERVE BATTERY POWER. INSTALLATION IN THESE CONVERSION VANS CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO SHORT AT ANY TIME.
Safety Consequence
THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, SERVICE CENTERS ARE DIRECTED TO RELOCATE THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE.