Recall 16E038000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 16E038000 · announced April 27, 2016 · Class 1 Es-key · 56,220 units affected

The problem

Hale Products Inc. (Hale) is recalling certain Class 1 Es-Key power control modules, models PDM, HDPDM, SN, and SNII, manufactured February 28, 2006, to April 6, 2016. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

The risk

A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function such as causing a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Hale will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses to outputs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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