Gpi Proven Valu — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Published August 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10E036000, published August 12, 2010 and initiated August 9, 2010. Recalling firm: GENERAL PARTS, INC.; Gpi Proven Valu — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.
What's the hazard
GENERAL PARTS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN PROVEN VALU ALTERNATORS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLES, PART NUMBERS 1386A, 8237A, 8237AN, 8274A, 8290A, 8290AN, 8292A, AND 8292AN. THE INTERNAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY TRANSIENT VOLTAGE THAT MAY OCCUR WHEN THE REGULATOR AND ALTERNATOR ARE BUILT, TESTED, AND INSTALLED.
What to do
GPI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE ALTERNATORS AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GPI AT 1-919-573-3000.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GPI
- Model
- PROVEN VALU
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL PARTS, INC.
- Lot
- GPI PROVEN VALU
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Gpi Proven Valu — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E036000 on August 12, 2010. Reported hazard: GENERAL PARTS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN PROVEN VALU ALTERNATORS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLES, PART NUMBERS 1386A, 8237A, 8237AN, 8274A, 8290A, 8290AN, 8292A, AND 8292AN. THE INTERNAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY TRANSIENT VOLTAGE THAT MAY OCCUR WHEN THE REGULATOR AND ALTERNATOR ARE BUILT, TESTED, AND INSTALLED.
What should I do if I have this product?
GPI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE ALTERNATORS AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GPI AT 1-919-573-3000.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GPI. Model: PROVEN VALU.