Murray / Siemens recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Siemens is recalling certain murray and siemens circuit breakers manufactured in june 2010, date code "0610", and in addition, some circuit breakers manufactured within the subject period stamped with a date code for july 2010, "0710". These circuit breakers were sold and installed as original equipment for various RV manufacturers. The spring clip within the circuit breaker can break.
What could happen
If the spring clip breaks, it could result in a loose connection of the breaker to the stab. Over time, this condition could lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point which could result in a fire.
The fix
Siemens is working with the RV manufacturers to identify and notify owners who may have had the affected circuit breakers installed in their vehicle. The affected circuit breakers will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2010. Owners may contact siemens at 1-800-756-6996.
Vehicles covered
- Murray Circuit Breaker
- Siemens Circuit Breaker
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E053000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Siemens Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 12, 2010
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
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- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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.