NHTSA campaign 85V131000
EXECUTIVE IND., INC. recall 85V131000
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.
Reported 10/18/1985
Repair
MODIFY WIRING AT THE ALTERNATOR AND DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR TO PREVENT UNEQUAL CHARGING.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Affected years and models
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