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NHTSARecalled Oct 31, 1994 · #94V191000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:OTHER PART

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:OTHER PART
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SHOW TRUCKS USA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, SERVICE CENTERS ARE DIRECTED TO RELOCATE THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE.

View the official CPSC notice