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NHTSA ID Number: 10173205

Manufacturer Communication Number: 32-016

TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-03


Summary

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.


32-016 Jump Starting

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Service Bulletin
32-016

Section
32 - Cranking

Description
Correct voltage for Vehicle Jump Start.

Release Date
3/17/2020

Introduction
Proper jump starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

Resolution
Information Only

Ensure appropriate care and voltage are utilized when jump starting a vehicle.

Procedure

WARNING
When using a battery charger or booster to jump start a vehicle, verify that the charger or
booster is set to the same voltage as the vehicle electrical system and batteries. For example, if
the vehicle uses a 12-volt electrical system, the charger or booster voltage must be set no higher
than 12 volts. Using inappropriate voltage to jump start a vehicle may cause explosion or fire.
Failure to comply with this warning may result in equipment or property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Before jump starting a vehicle, review all steps, notes, cautions and warnings regarding jump starts listed in the
Emergency Section of the vehicle Operator’s Manual.
Ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the connected position and all battery cables are securely and properly
connected to the batteries before attempting to jump start a vehicle.
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TIB 32-016: Failure to use the correct voltage may damage equipment.

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Technical Information Bulletin
32-016

Section
Starter, Battery - 32

Subject
Vehicle Jump Start Voltage

Release Date
3/17/2020

Condition
Proper jump start voltage will prevent equipment damage.

Chassis Affected
All vehicles

Action
Information Only
Ensure your technicians are using appropriate care and voltage when jump starting a vehicle.

Procedure
WARNING!
When using a battery charger or booster to jump start a vehicle, verify that the charger or booster is set to

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the same voltage as the vehicle electrical system and batteries. For example, if the vehicle uses a 12-volt
electrical system, the charger or booster voltage must be set no higher than 12 volts. Using inappropriate
voltage to jump start a vehicle may cause explosion or fire. Failure to comply with this warning may result in
equipment or property damage, personal injury, or death.
Before jump starting a vehicle, review all steps, notes, cautions and warnings regarding jump starts listed in the Emergency section of the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the connected position and all battery cables are securely and properly connected to the batteries
before attempting to jump start a vehicle.

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