NHTSA recall 10E010000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The defect
Remy power products has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain alternators sold as both replacement equipment and as original equipment in various motor vehicles. the part numbers for the original equipment alternators are 8400076, 8400224, 8400088, 8400106, 8400187, 8400003, 8400114, 8400161, 8400020, 8400170, 8400157, 8400219, and 8400221. part numbers for the aftermarket alternators are 12359, 21749, 21816, 21845, 8400076, 91606, 91608, 91611, 21828, 91609, 22016, 91616, and 22022. the internal voltage regulator can become damaged by transient voltage that may occur when the regulator and alternator are built, tested, and installed.
The risk
When the circuit IS damaged, there IS a potential to generate sufficient heat to result in an engine compartment fire or heat damage, even when the vehicle IS off.
The remedy
Remy will notify owners of record who purchased the alternators as aftermarket equipment and replace the alternators free of charge. Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these alternators as original equipment. the safety recall began on may 5, 2010. owners may contact remy toll-free at 1-800-854-0076 or their vehicle manufacturer.