Autozone Parts, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E096000 by Autozone Parts, Inc.. Includes 90,000 affected units, BATTERY BOOSTER CABLES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain valucraft 8 and 10 gauge booster cables imported and sold by autozone as aftermarket equipment used to jump start automobiles and other motorized equipment including motorcycles, atvs, boats, and lawn equipment having discharged batteries. these battery cables are either stamped 8ga or 10ga. some of these cables were assembled incorrectly. on one of the cables, the red clamp was attached to the negative side and the black clamp was attached to the positive side. this may result in reverse polarity.

Corrective Action

Autozone will offer a full refund or replacement for the affected booster cables. the recall began on november 25, 2007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E096000
Manufacturer: Autozone Parts, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-11-09T00:00:00
Subject: Battery booster cables
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 90,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain valucraft 8 and 10 gauge booster cables imported and sold by autozone as aftermarket equipment used to jump start automobiles and other motorized equipment including motorcycles, atvs, boats, and lawn equipment having discharged batteries. these battery cables are either stamped 8ga or 10ga. some of these cables were assembled incorrectly. on one of the cables, the red clamp was attached to the negative side and the black clamp was attached to the positive side. this may result in reverse polarity.
Consequence Summary: Reverse polarity has the potential to cause damage to the vehicle battery as well as property damage and personal injury. a vehicle's battery may burst under these conditions.
Corrective Action: Autozone will offer a full refund or replacement for the affected booster cables. the recall began on november 25, 2007.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-4up8-tccg.qipr
NHTSA ID: 07E096000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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