Recall
Show Trucks Ford Econoline — 94V191000
NHTSA ID
94V191000
Make
Show Trucks
Model
Ford Econoline
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-10-31
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
68
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE SHORTED BATTERY CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, SERVICE CENTERS ARE DIRECTED TO RELOCATE THE "BATTERY BUDDY" SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE.