Schneider Electric Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10E032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E032000 by Schneider Electric Usa, Inc.. Includes 572 affected units, ELECTRIC INVERTER/CHARGER/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Xantrex technology has decided that certain freedom sw 3000 electric inverters/charges sold as aftermarket equipment and also installed as original equipment in some recreational vehicles contain a safety defect. due to poor soldering in close proximity to inadequately torqued bus bars in the product, melted solder can result in a short circuit failure.

Corrective Action

Xantrex will notify the owners of the aftermarket equipment and will repair or replace the units free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact xantrex at 1-800-670-0707.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E032000

Manufacturer: Schneider Electric Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Electric inverter/charger/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 572

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Xantrex technology has decided that certain freedom sw 3000 electric inverters/charges sold as aftermarket equipment and also installed as original equipment in some recreational vehicles contain a safety defect. due to poor soldering in close proximity to inadequately torqued bus bars in the product, melted solder can result in a short circuit failure.

Consequence Summary: A short circuit can result in the unit overheating, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Xantrex will notify the owners of the aftermarket equipment and will repair or replace the units free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact xantrex at 1-800-670-0707.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10E032000

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