Flex-a-lite | NHTSA Recall #15E060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E060000 by Flex-a-lite. Affecting aftermarket electric fan kits, part numbers 274 (dual electric fan kit) and 59274 (aluminum radiator and dual electric fan combination kit), manufactured february 3, 2014 to may 27, 2015 Includes 135 affected units, Missing Fuse Holder/Incorrect Circuit Breaker, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

aftermarket electric fan kits, part numbers 274 (dual electric fan kit) and 59274 (aluminum radiator and dual electric fan combination kit), manufactured february 3, 2014 to may 27, 2015

Defect Summary

Flex-a-lite is recalling certain aftermarket electric fan kits, part numbers 274 (dual electric fan kit) and 59274 (aluminum radiator and dual electric fan combination kit), manufactured february 3, 2014 to may 27, 2015. the affected electric fan kits were not supplied with a fuse holder to be installed between the fan control module and the battery. additionally, in the event of an electrical short, the circuit breakers that were supplied with the kits may not be sensitive enough to trip before electrical damage could occur.

Corrective Action

Flex-a-lite will notify owners, and will provide purchasers with a replacement kit that includes a 60 amp fuse harness to be installed between the battery and fan control module as well as a 30 amp circuit breaker to replace the existing one between the fan motors and fan control module, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2015. owners may contact flex-a-lite customer service at 1-800-851-1510.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E060000
Manufacturer: Flex-a-lite
Report Received Date: 2015-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Missing fuse holder/incorrect circuit breaker
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 135

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Flex-a-lite is recalling certain aftermarket electric fan kits, part numbers 274 (dual electric fan kit) and 59274 (aluminum radiator and dual electric fan combination kit), manufactured february 3, 2014 to may 27, 2015. the affected electric fan kits were not supplied with a fuse holder to be installed between the fan control module and the battery. additionally, in the event of an electrical short, the circuit breakers that were supplied with the kits may not be sensitive enough to trip before electrical damage could occur.
Consequence Summary: Use of an electric fan kit without the additional fuse holder between the battery and fan control module or with the original circuit breaker installed may result in electrical system damage in the event of an electrical short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Flex-a-lite will notify owners, and will provide purchasers with a replacement kit that includes a 60 amp fuse harness to be installed between the battery and fan control module as well as a 30 amp circuit breaker to replace the existing one between the fan motors and fan control module, free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2015. owners may contact flex-a-lite customer service at 1-800-851-1510.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.26

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NHTSA ID: 15E060000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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