NHTSA recall 19E078000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Nov 14, 20197,892 vehicles affectedIoxus CorporationBuilt Apr 1, 2019 – Oct 29, 2019
The defect
Ioxus Corporation is recalling certain 12V uSTART MD battery support modules, part number uST12D1100G31-ISA. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle's battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module, possibly resulting in a fire.
The risk
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Ioxus Corporation will notify owners advising them to remove the uSTART module from the vehicle and replace it with a conventional G31 lead acid battery. The recall began on January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ioxus Corporation customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall 18E-093.