Recall
Executive Executive — 85V097000
NHTSA ID
85V097000
Make
Executive
Model
Executive
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-07-30
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Units Affected
65
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEP CONTROL SWITCH HAS A 30 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE 10 AMPERE BREAKER REQUIRED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE WIRING SYSTEM TO THE STEP, THE ON/OFF SWITCH COULD MELT AND THE HEAT GENERATED COULD IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER 10 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER.