NHTSA Recall 06V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V042000; Date: Feb. 9, 2006
Grounding as a result of the contact described above could produce heat and could cause burns to skin that is in contact with metal jewelry.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Autocar WX; 2005 Autocar WX; 2004 Autocar Wxll; 2005 Autocar Wxll; 2004 Autocar WXR; 2005 Autocar WXR
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12v terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. When latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it is possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the exposed positive terminals on the battery disconnect switch through such jewelry.
How to Fix:
Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. The recall is began on February 20, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0601. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 20, 2006
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