1985 Executive Diplomat Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 Executive Diplomat has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,495 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 85V097000 1985-07-30 65 affected
Defect

THE STEP CONTROL SWITCH HAS A 30 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE 10 AMPERE BREAKER REQUIRED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT OCCURRED IN THE WIRING SYSTEM TO THE STEP, THE ON/OFF SWITCH…

Remedy

INSTALL PROPER 10 AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

STEERING 85V094000 1985-07-23 775 affected
Defect

NUT SAFETY CLIP SECURING STEERING WHEEL WAS OMITTED AFTER REPLACEMENT LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WAS INSTALLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING WHEEL SECURING NUT MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE WHEEL TO BE…

Remedy

PROPERLY INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NUT SECURING CLIP.

STRUCTURE 85V038000 1985-04-03 655 affected
Defect

CARBON MONOXIDE PRODUCED BY THE AUXILIARY POWER GENERATOR, WHEN USED FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME MAY ENTER THE MOTORHOME INTERIOR. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

RESEAL AREAS BENEATH THE MOTORHOME WHERE LEAKAGE IS OCCURRING.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Executive Diplomat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.