Toolworks Fuse KIT TW1489: Electrical system
Recall 18E027000 · Apr 27, 2018 · Advance Stores Company, Incorporated
6,867
units affected
6,867
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E027000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Maker
- Advance Stores Company, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 6,867
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Advance Stores Company, Incorporated (Advance Stores) is recalling certain ToolWorks TW1489 Fuse Kits sold through Advance Auto Parts and Carquest stores. The fuses in the kits may fail to protect the circuit from excessive current.
What can happen
If the circuit is overloaded and the fuse fails to perform as intended, the vehicle wiring and electrical components could be damaged, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Advance Stores will notify the known purchasers, and replace the fuse kits with those of another brand, and also provide a full refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Advance Stores customer service at 1-877-238-2623, select option 3.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Toolworks | Fuse Kit TW1489 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E027000?
1 model: Toolworks Fuse Kit TW1489 (all years), about 6,867 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E027000?
Advance Stores will notify the known purchasers, and replace the fuse kits with those of another brand, and also provide a full refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Advance Stores customer service at 1-877-238-2623, select option 3.
What can happen?
If the circuit is overloaded and the fuse fails to perform as intended, the vehicle wiring and electrical components could be damaged, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.