Remy recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Remy power products has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain alternators sold as both replacement equipment and as original equipment in various motor vehicles. The part numbers for the original equipment alternators are 8400076, 8400224, 8400088, 8400106, 8400187, 8400003, 8400114, 8400161, 8400020, 8400170, 8400157, 8400219, and 8400221. Part numbers for the aftermarket alternators are 12359, 21749, 21816, 21845, 8400076, 91606, 91608, 91611, 21828, 91609, 22016, 91616, and 22022. The internal voltage regulator can become damaged by transient voltage that may occur when the regulator and alternator are built, tested, and installed.

What could happen

When the circuit is damaged, there is a potential to generate sufficient heat to result in an engine compartment fire or heat damage, even when the vehicle is off.

The fix

Remy will notify owners of record who purchased the alternators as aftermarket equipment and replace the alternators free of charge. Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these alternators as original equipment. The safety recall began on may 5, 2010. Owners may contact remy toll-free at 1-800-854-0076 or their vehicle manufacturer.

Vehicles covered

• Remy Alternator

Facts

NHTSA recall number

10E010000

Type

Equipment

Filed by

Remy Power Products, Llp

Reported to NHTSA

Apr 7, 2010

Owners notified

May 5, 2010

Vehicles or items affected

23,000

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

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Part

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.