Ustart Energy Storage Module: Electrical system
Recall 18E093000 · Sep 25, 2018 · Ioxus Corporation
3,877
units affected
3,877
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E093000
- Date
- Sep 25, 2018
- Maker
- Ioxus Corporation
- Units affected
- 3,877
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery; Electrical system
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ioxus Corporation (Ioxus) is recalling certain uStart energy storage modules, part number UST12V1100G31-ISA. The overlay seal may delaminate over time, allowing moisture to enter.
What can happen
If moisture enters the storage module, it can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ioxus will work with vehicle manufacturers and provide an improved uStart energy module storage units, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ioxus customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall is superseded by 19E-078.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ustart | Energy Storage Module | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E093000?
1 model: Ustart Energy Storage Module (all years), about 3,877 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E093000?
Ioxus will work with vehicle manufacturers and provide an improved uStart energy module storage units, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ioxus customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall is superseded by 19E-078.
What can happen?
If moisture enters the storage module, it can cause an electrical short, 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.