Vehicle recall 85V038000 · April 3, 1985
Executive Diplomat and Executive
Carbon monoxide produced by the auxiliary power generator, when used for prolonged periods of time may enter the motorhome interior.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Reseal areas beneath the motorhome where leakage is occurring.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: carbon monoxide from generator.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 1985
- Filed by
- EXECUTIVE IND., INC.
- Owner notification
- April 2, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 655
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Executive Diplomat (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Executive Executive (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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