NHTSA recall campaign
04V397000
ManufacturerEXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERSReported2004-08-24Affected75 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN LIMOUSINES, THE J5 PLUG CONNECTING INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD BEHIND THE DRIVER IS OVERHEATING TO THE POINT THAT SOME HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF MELTING.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL RELAYS WITH A SEPARATE POWER SOURCE TO RELIEVE THE AMP LOAD ON THE J5 CIRCUIT. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 417-831-3535.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →