Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #95V064000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V064000 by Shyft Group. Includes 1,166 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

When in operation, the pre-heater requires good engine ground. However, the alternators are not grounded through the case, limiting the ground for engine electrical components. The pre-heater amperage can then ground to the steel braided air compressor hose which is secured in a rubber lined clip. in some circumstances, the clip can contact the frame rail causing an arc.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a 6 gauge ground cable between the engine and the existing starter ground cable located inside the frame rail.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V064000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 1995-03-27T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:alternator:regulator:starter
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,166

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: When in operation, the pre-heater requires good engine ground. However, the alternators are not grounded through the case, limiting the ground for engine electrical components. The pre-heater amperage can then ground to the steel braided air compressor hose which is secured in a rubber lined clip. in some circumstances, the clip can contact the frame rail causing an arc.
Consequence Summary: This condition can cause a hole to be burned through the air line, preventing the air compressor from delivering sufficient air pressure to the braking system reducing brake capability and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a 6 gauge ground cable between the engine and the existing starter ground cable located inside the frame rail.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ik7r_rc88_74w7
NHTSA ID: 95V064000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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