Make : SHOW TRUCKS | Model : FORD ECONOLINE | Year : 1994 |
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NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V191000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19941102 | Date Received by ODI: 19941031 | Date Added to Database: 19941107 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SHOW TRUCKS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SHOW TRUCKS USA, INC. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, SERVICE CENTERS ARE DIRECTED TO RELOCATE THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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