Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V131000 Reported October 18, 1985

Electrical system:battery

Q: What is recall 85V131000?

NHTSA recall 85V131000 was issued by Executive Ind., Inc. on October 18, 1985. It addresses: Electrical system:battery. The recall affects approximately 421 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Executive Ind., Inc. · Electrical System · 421 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V131000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Executive Ind., Inc.

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

421

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 18, 1985

Defect Summary

Wiring of the battery charging system causes unequal charging which could overcharge the small generator battery. consequence of defect: this could result in the small generator battery ballooning and possibly exploding. If the battery is exposed when the explosion occurs, anyone in the vicinty may be injured.

Corrective Action

Modify wiring at the alternator and dual battery isolator to prevent unequal charging.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Executive Ind., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85V131000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V131000

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

What is recall 85V131000?

NHTSA recall 85V131000 was issued by Executive Ind., Inc. on October 18, 1985. It addresses: Electrical system:battery. The recall affects approximately 421 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Executive Ind., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V131000 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.