Vectrix Recall 08V171000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery
NHTSA recall 08V171000 · announced April 11, 2008 · filed by Vectrix Corporation · 137 units affected
The problem
VECTRIX IS RECALLING 616 MY 2007 BATTERY POWERED SCOOTERS. THE BATTERY MODULE INTERCONNECT CABLES CAN BECOME LOOSE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL WITHIN THE BATTERY PACKS.
The risk
IF LOOSE, THE BATTERY CAN OVERHEAT. OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACKS AND POSSIBLY THE BIKE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VECTRIX AT 1-877-832-8749.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VECTRIX RECALL NO. V0801.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.