1985 EXECUTIVE DIPLOMAT Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 85V038000 on 04/17/1985
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 09/30/1984
- Affected:
- 655
- Defect:
- Carbon monoxide produced by the auxiliary power generator, when used for prolonged periods of time may enter the motorhome interior. consequence of defect: occupants are subject to carbon monoxide contamination and may suffer headaches or drowsiness. to avoid this, the auxiliary generator should not be used in excess of four (4) hours prior to repair.
- Correction:
- Reseal areas beneath the motorhome where leakage is occurring.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: carbon monoxide from generator.
- Campaign:
- 85V094000 on 07/28/1985
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Affected:
- 775
- Defect:
- Nut safety clip securing steering wheel was omitted after replacement leather steering wheel was installed. consequence of defect: steering wheel securing nut may loosen and allow the wheel to be pulled off the steering column resulting in total loss of steering control, which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Properly install steering wheel nut securing clip.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: motorhomes with custom leather steering wheels. system: steering wheel nut safety clip.
- Campaign:
- 85V097000 on 07/31/1985
- Component:
- Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1985 - 05/31/1985
- Affected:
- 65
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Install proper 10 ampere circuit breaker.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with electric steps controlled by on/off switches. system: electric entry step.
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