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Dorman Electrical System recall
Recalled October 30, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E090000 · Dorman
Hazard
IF THE METAL STRIP INSIDE THE FUSE FAILS TO MELT WHEN EXPOSED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT FOR WHICH THE FUSE IS RATED, THE CIRCUIT MAY BECOME OVERLOADED POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE.
Remedy
DORMAN WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DORMAN AT 212-712-5222.
Units
23,000 units
Description
CERTAIN DORMAN PRODUCTS AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL REPAIR KITS, P/N 86689B, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2006 TO OCTOBER 2007, SOLD FOR USE ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MOTOR VEHICLES. THESE KITS CONTAIN FUSES THAT FAIL TO MELT AT THE MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL CURRENT AND TIME LIMIT DESIGNATION.
What to do
DORMAN WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DORMAN AT 212-712-5222.
Product
Dorman 86689B
Manufacturer(s)
Dorman Products, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →