Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V385000 Reported November 21, 2000

Crane carrier/decal

Battle Motors, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 138 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V385000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Battle Motors, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
138
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: refuse trucks. the "plate, instruction: "caution" disconnect fan" decal incorrectly states the procedure to assure the engine cooling fan will not come on while being services.

Safety Consequence

If the decal procedure is followed, the engine cooling fan will come on any time the engine is running or started which will cause injury to servicing personnel working within the arc of the engine cooling fan.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a replacement decal.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Battle Motors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V385000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V385000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V385000?

NHTSA recall 00V385000 was issued by Battle Motors, Inc. on November 21, 2000. It addresses: Crane carrier/decal. The recall affects approximately 138 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Battle Motors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V385000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.