NHTSA recall 07E067000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Reported Aug 27, 200714,808 vehicles affectedK-TOOL INTERNATIONAL
The defect
Certain automotive fuses, model numbers 00079 and 00092, imported by k-tool and sold as aftermarket equiptment for use in motor vehicles. the fuses take too long to open in an excessive current condition. the fuse's housing material IS not high temperature resistant and can melt or catch fire before the fuse opens.
The risk
Should the fuses not function as intended, a vehicle fire can occur.
The remedy
K-tool will provide a full refund for the cost of the fuses. the recall IS expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact k-tool toll-free at 800-762-6002 or visit their website at www.ktoolinternational.com.