Gpi recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
General parts, inc. Is recalling certain proven valu alternators sold as replacement equipment for various motor vehicles, part numbers 1386a, 8237a, 8237an, 8274a, 8290a, 8290an, 8292a, and 8292an. 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
Gpi will notify owners of record who purchased the alternators and replace the alternators free of charge. The safety recall began on may 5, 2010. Owners may contact gpi at 1-919-573-3000.
Vehicles covered
- Gpi Proven Valu
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E036000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- General Parts, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 9, 2010
- Owners notified
- May 12, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,898
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- 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.