Valucraft BC10, BC8: Electrical system
Recall 07E096000 · Nov 9, 2007 · Autozone Parts, Inc.
90,000
units affected
90,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07E096000
- Date
- Nov 9, 2007
- Maker
- Autozone Parts, Inc.
- Units affected
- 90,000
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
CERTAIN VALUCRAFT 8 AND 10 GAUGE BOOSTER CABLES IMPORTED AND SOLD BY AUTOZONE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT USED TO JUMP START AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MOTORCYCLES, ATVS, BOATS, AND LAWN EQUIPMENT HAVING DISCHARGED BATTERIES. THESE BATTERY CABLES ARE EITHER STAMPED 8GA OR 10GA. SOME OF THESE CABLES WERE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY. ON ONE OF THE CABLES, THE RED CLAMP WAS ATTACHED TO THE NEGATIVE SIDE AND THE BLACK CLAMP WAS ATTACHED TO THE POSITIVE SIDE. THIS MAY RESULT IN REVERSE POLARITY.
What can happen
REVERSE POLARITY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BATTERY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. A VEHICLE'S BATTERY MAY BURST UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
AUTOZONE WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND OR REPLACEMENT FOR THE AFFECTED BOOSTER CABLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2007.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Valucraft | BC10 | Not stated |
| Valucraft | BC8 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07E096000?
2 models: Valucraft BC10 (all years), Valucraft BC8 (all years), about 90,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07E096000?
AUTOZONE WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND OR REPLACEMENT FOR THE AFFECTED BOOSTER CABLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2007.
What can happen?
REVERSE POLARITY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BATTERY AS WELL AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. A VEHICLE'S BATTERY MAY BURST UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
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.