Recall
Grumman Kabmaster — 93V128000
NHTSA ID
93V128000
Make
Grumman
Model
Kabmaster
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1993-08-02
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
100
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BATTERY CABLES WERE LOCATED EITHER ADJACENT TO OR TOUCHING THE TURBOCHARGER OF THE ENGINE. HIGH TEMPERATURES OF THE TURBOCHARGER CAN MELT THE CABLE INSULATION, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS CAN CREATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TOBURN SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
GRUMMAN OLSON WILL SUPPLY A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REROUTE AND CLAMP THE BATTERY CABLES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE SUPERCHARGER.