Honeywell International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E022000 by Honeywell International, Inc.. Includes 13,706 affected units, HONEYWELL/PRESTONE JUMPIT PLUS/OVERHEATING, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Prestone jumpit! plus portable power source, part no. As901, manufactured between january 17 and march 7, 2003. during the manufacturing process, three housing srcews affix the head of the air compressor to the cylinder. inconsistent application of these screws may inhibit movement of the piston, causing the cylinder to lock up or be rendered inoperative, thereby drawing excessive current, yeilding heat.

Corrective Action

Honeywell has notified the wal-mart stores and will place posters of the product recall within these stores. customers will receive full credit for returned products. notification began april 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honeywell at 479-271-7934.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E022000
Manufacturer: Honeywell International, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-04-04T00:00:00
Subject: Honeywell/prestone jumpit plus/overheating
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 13,706

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Prestone jumpit! plus portable power source, part no. As901, manufactured between january 17 and march 7, 2003. during the manufacturing process, three housing srcews affix the head of the air compressor to the cylinder. inconsistent application of these screws may inhibit movement of the piston, causing the cylinder to lock up or be rendered inoperative, thereby drawing excessive current, yeilding heat.
Consequence Summary: This may cause the wire insulation to melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action: Honeywell has notified the wal-mart stores and will place posters of the product recall within these stores. customers will receive full credit for returned products. notification began april 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honeywell at 479-271-7934.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v78m_277p_xht5
NHTSA ID: 03E022000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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