Siemens Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10E053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E053000 by Siemens Corporation. Includes 20,000 affected units, CIRCUIT BREAKERS/SPRING CLIP FAILURE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Siemens is recalling certain murray and siemens circuit breakers manufactured in june 2010, date code "0610", and in addition, some circuit breakers manufactured within the subject period stamped with a date code for july 2010, "0710". these circuit breakers were sold and installed as original equipment for various rv manufacturers. the spring clip within the circuit breaker can break.

Corrective Action

Siemens is working with the rv manufacturers to identify and notify owners who may have had the affected circuit breakers installed in their vehicle. the affected circuit breakers will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2010. owners may contact siemens at 1-800-756-6996.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E053000
Manufacturer: Siemens Corporation
Report Received Date: 2010-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Circuit breakers/spring clip failure
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 20,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Siemens is recalling certain murray and siemens circuit breakers manufactured in june 2010, date code "0610", and in addition, some circuit breakers manufactured within the subject period stamped with a date code for july 2010, "0710". these circuit breakers were sold and installed as original equipment for various rv manufacturers. the spring clip within the circuit breaker can break.
Consequence Summary: If the spring clip breaks, it could result in a loose connection of the breaker to the stab. over time, this condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Siemens is working with the rv manufacturers to identify and notify owners who may have had the affected circuit breakers installed in their vehicle. the affected circuit breakers will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2010. owners may contact siemens at 1-800-756-6996.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-arbt.txcg_smwa
NHTSA ID: 10E053000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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