Ustart recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Ioxus Corporation (Ioxus) is recalling certain uStart energy storage modules, part number UST12V1100G31-ISA. The overlay seal may delaminate over time, allowing moisture to enter.
What could happen
If moisture enters the storage module, it can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ioxus will work with vehicle manufacturers and provide an improved uStart energy module storage units, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ioxus customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall is superseded by 19E-078.
Vehicles covered
- Ustart Energy Storage Module
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E093000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ioxus Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 25, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,877
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 3, 2017 to Nov 17, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery; Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- A description of the basis for your company's determination of the recall population (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(2)).- A description of how the products to be recalled differ from similar products that are not included in the recall (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(2)).
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.