NHTSA campaign 94V191000
SHOW TRUCKS USA, INC. recall 94V191000
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.
Reported 10/31/1994
What can happen
THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Repair
TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, SERVICE CENTERS ARE DIRECTED TO RELOCATE THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE.
Components
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.