Vehicle recall 85V131000 · October 18, 1985

Diplomat Diplomat and Executive Executive

Wiring of the battery charging system causes unequal charging which could overcharge the small generator battery.

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

Summary: Wiring of the battery charging system causes unequal charging which could overcharge the small generator battery. Consequence of defect: this could result in the small generator battery ballooning and possibly exploding. If the battery is exposed when the explosion occurs, anyone in the vicinty may be injured.
Remedy: Modify wiring at the alternator and dual battery isolator to prevent unequal charging.
Notes: System: battery charging.vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with 100 amp capacity alternators.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V131000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 1985
Filed by: EXECUTIVE IND., INC.
Owner notification: January 1, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 421
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 85V131000 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.

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

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