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Intellitec Electrical System recall
Recalled October 19, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E086000 · Intellitec
Hazard
IF THE UNIT HAS 110 VOLTS PRESENT, THE WIRES COULD HEAT EXCESSIVELY DUE TO LOOSE CONNECTIONS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR INTELLITEC AT 630-268-0010.
Units
300 units
Description
CERTAIN INTELLITEC 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCHES, P/N 00-00803-100, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND MAY 15, 2005, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN RECREATION VEHICLES. THE SWITCHES WERE PRODUCED WITH THE WRONG TERMINAL SCREWS WHICH WERE TOO SOFT TO TIGHTEN TO THE PROPER TORQUE.
What to do
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR INTELLITEC AT 630-268-0010.
Product
Intellitec 00-00803-100
Manufacturer(s)
INTELLITEC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →