Remy Power Products, Llp | NHTSA Recall #10E010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E010000 by Remy Power Products, Llp. Includes 23,000 affected units, ALTERNATOR OVERHEATS/FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Remy power products has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain alternators sold as both replacement equipment and as original equipment in various motor vehicles. the part numbers for the original equipment alternators are 8400076, 8400224, 8400088, 8400106, 8400187, 8400003, 8400114, 8400161, 8400020, 8400170, 8400157, 8400219, and 8400221. part numbers for the aftermarket alternators are 12359, 21749, 21816, 21845, 8400076, 91606, 91608, 91611, 21828, 91609, 22016, 91616, and 22022. the internal voltage regulator can become damaged by transient voltage that may occur when the regulator and alternator are built, tested, and installed.

Corrective Action

Remy will notify owners of record who purchased the alternators as aftermarket equipment and replace the alternators free of charge. Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these alternators as original equipment. the safety recall began on may 5, 2010. owners may contact remy toll-free at 1-800-854-0076 or their vehicle manufacturer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E010000
Manufacturer: Remy Power Products, Llp
Report Received Date: 2010-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator overheats/fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 23,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Remy power products has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain alternators sold as both replacement equipment and as original equipment in various motor vehicles. the part numbers for the original equipment alternators are 8400076, 8400224, 8400088, 8400106, 8400187, 8400003, 8400114, 8400161, 8400020, 8400170, 8400157, 8400219, and 8400221. part numbers for the aftermarket alternators are 12359, 21749, 21816, 21845, 8400076, 91606, 91608, 91611, 21828, 91609, 22016, 91616, and 22022. the internal voltage regulator can become damaged by transient voltage that may occur when the regulator and alternator are built, tested, and installed.
Consequence Summary: When the circuit is damaged, there is a potential to generate sufficient heat to result in an engine compartment fire or heat damage, even when the vehicle is off.
Corrective Action: Remy will notify owners of record who purchased the alternators as aftermarket equipment and replace the alternators free of charge. Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these alternators as original equipment. the safety recall began on may 5, 2010. owners may contact remy toll-free at 1-800-854-0076 or their vehicle manufacturer.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 10E010000
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Created At: 1742808662
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