Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V191000 Reported October 31, 1994

Electrical system:battery:other part

Show Trucks Usa, Inc. · Electrical System · 68 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V191000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
68
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 31, 1994

Defect Summary

The "battery buddy" system is designed to limit the amount of reserve battery power. Installation in these conversion vans can cause the battery to short at any time.

Safety Consequence

The shorted battery can cause an engine compartment fire without prior warning.

Corrective Action

To eliminate the possibility of an electrical short, service centers are directed to relocate the "battery buddy" system in the vehicle.

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 Show Trucks Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 94V191000 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 94V191000

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

What is recall 94V191000?

NHTSA recall 94V191000 was issued by Show Trucks Usa, Inc. on October 31, 1994. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:other part. The recall affects approximately 68 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Show Trucks Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94V191000 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.