NHTSA-Equipment2010-08-09
GENERAL PARTS, INC. — ALTERNATOR OVERHEATS/FIRE
GENERAL PARTS, INC.
Hazard
WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR HEAT DAMAGE, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF.
Remedy
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.
Affected count
1898
Products
ALTERNATOR OVERHEATS/FIRE
Official notice
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