SEARS BATTERY 9999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : SEARS | Model : BATTERY | Year : NO YEAR |
| Build Dates : 1998-11-25 - 2000-07-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01E001000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-02-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-01-29 | Date Added to Database: 2001-01-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VANNER, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14000 | ||
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Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 1998, AND JULY 21,2000. THE EQUALIZERS BUILT IN THIS TIME FRAME COULD POSSIBLE HAVE INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS RECALL SUPERCEEDS VANNER'S PREVIOUS RECALL TO INCREASE THE SCOPE POPULATION. SEE PREVIOUS RECALL 00E-046. |
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Consequence:
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
VANNER IS INSTRUCTING BUS COMPANIES TO NOTIFY OWNERS TO ARRANGE FOR THE EQUALIZER TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. SEE RECALL NUMBER 01V033 FOR THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VANNER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT AT 1-800-227-6937. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | E Report | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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