NHTSA Campaign 19E078000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Ioxus Corporation · Reported Nov 14, 2019 · 7,892 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| USTART | 12V USTART MD | 7,892 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19E078000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.