NHTSA recall 06V042000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Autocar WX and 2 more
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.