NHTSA Campaign 19E078000

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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.