1994 SHOW TRUCKS FORD ECONOLINE Recall

Campaign:: 94V191000 on 11/06/1994
Component:: Electrical system:battery
Affected:: 68
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: To eliminate the possibility of an electrical short, service centers are directed to relocate the "battery buddy" system in the vehicle.
Notes:: System: eletrical system; battery; other part.vehicle description: conversion vans with "battery buddy" systems.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact show trucks at 1-800-460-show. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.