OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93V128000
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
Reported Aug 2, 1993 · GRUMMAN OLSON, INC
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS; KABMASTER BODIES INSTALLED ON OSHKOSHCHASSIS.
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