Recall 03E039000: Electrical System, Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA recall 03E039000 · announced June 26, 2003 · Blue Sea Systems · 4,601 units affected

The problem

T-1 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, SURFACE MOUNT AND PANEL MOUNT. IF THE CIRCUIT "ON" POSITION AFTER THE UNIT IS TRIPPED AND THE CIRCUIT CONTACTS WELD TOGETHER, HEAT MAY BE GENERATED THAT MAY DAMAGE ATTACHED OR ADJACENT WIRING CREATING A RISK OF FIRE.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD OCCUR.

What to do

BLUE SEA SYSTEMS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH BUSSMAN 185 SERIES CIRCUIT BREAKERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE SEA SYSTEMS AT 360-738-8230.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.