Vehicle recall 85V097000 · July 30, 1985

Executive Diplomat and Executive

The step control switch has a 30 ampere circuit breaker instead of the 10 ampere breaker required.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Install proper 10 ampere circuit breaker.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with electric steps controlled by on/off switches. System: electric entry step.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V097000
Reported to NHTSA: July 30, 1985
Filed by: EXECUTIVE IND., INC.
Owner notification: July 30, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 65
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 85V097000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1985): 1985
Executive Executive (1985): 1985

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