NHTSA recall 07E090000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Reported Oct 30, 200723,000 vehicles affectedDORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
The defect
Certain dorman products automotive electrical repair kits, p/n 86689b, manufactured between january 2006 to october 2007, sold for use on all makes and models of both foreign and domestic motor vehicles. these kits contain fuses that fail to melt at the maximum electrical current and time limit designation.
The risk
If the metal strip inside the fuse fails to melt when exposed to an electrical current greater than the amount for which the fuse IS rated, the circuit may become overloaded potentially causing a fire.
The remedy
Dorman will provide replacement kits free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners can contact dorman at 212-712-5222.