OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

03E039000

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

Reported Jun 26, 2003 · BLUE SEA SYSTEMS

Summary

T-1 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, SURFACE MOUNT AND PANEL MOUNT. IF THE CIRCUIT "ON" POSITION AFTER THE UNIT IS TRIPPED AND THE CIRCUIT CONTACTS WELD TOGETHER, HEAT MAY BE GENERATED THAT MAY DAMAGE ATTACHED OR ADJACENT WIRING CREATING A RISK OF FIRE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

BLUE SEA SYSTEMS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH BUSSMAN 185 SERIES CIRCUIT BREAKERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE SEA SYSTEMS AT 360-738-8230.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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