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Magnetek Electrical System recall
Recalled July 24, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95E030000 · Magnetek
Hazard
HIGH CURRENT CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRINGSYSTEM AND/OR FIRE WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND REQUESTED TO RETURN THESE POWER CONVERTERS TO MAGNETEK FOR REPLACEMENTS.
Units
2,673 units
Description
A WIRE FROM THE LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT OF THE TRANSFORMER CAN CONTACT THE CHASSIS OF THE POWER CONVERTER. THIS CONDITION CAN SEND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT (AMPERAGE) THROUGH THE WIRING OF THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND REQUESTED TO RETURN THESE POWER CONVERTERS TO MAGNETEK FOR REPLACEMENTS.
Product
Magnetek 6620C · Magnetek 6620DC · Magnetek 6620F · Magnetek 6620H · Magnetek 6620HC · Magnetek 6620O · Magnetek 6620OC
Manufacturer(s)
DORAN MANUFACTURING CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →