2009 Aasv Spirit Of Mobility | 2010 Aasv Spirit Of Mobility — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Published November 19, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V582000, published November 19, 2010 and initiated November 18, 2010. Recalling firm: All American Specialty Vehicles, LLC; 2009 Aasv Spirit Of Mobility | 2010 Aasv Spirit Of Mobility — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.
What's the hazard
ALL AMERICAN SPECIALTY VEHICLES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 SPIRIT OF MOBILITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 11, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH PENN TEX 200 AMP ALTERNATORS. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR ROUTED OVER THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING AND THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE. THE PINCHING MAY CAUSE THE CABLES PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE AND INSULATION TO WEAR THROUGH TO THE WIRE. THIS CABLE IS ALWAYS "HOT" (CARRYING ELECTRICAL CURRENT).
What to do
DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALL AMERICAN SPECIALTY VEHICLES CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-953-5555.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AASV
- Model
- SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
- Manufacturer
- All American Specialty Vehicles, LLC
- Lot
- 2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY | 2010 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Aasv Spirit Of Mobility | 2010 Aasv Spirit Of Mobility — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V582000 on November 19, 2010. Reported hazard: ALL AMERICAN SPECIALTY VEHICLES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 SPIRIT OF MOBILITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 11, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH PENN TEX 200 AMP ALTERNATORS. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR ROUTED OVER THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING AND THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE. THE PINCHING MAY CAUSE THE CABLES PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE AND INSULATION TO WEAR THROUGH TO THE WIRE. THIS CABLE IS ALWAYS "HOT" (CARRYING ELECTRICAL CURRENT).
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALL AMERICAN SPECIALTY VEHICLES CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-953-5555.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AASV. Model: SPIRIT OF MOBILITY.