The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V095000·Announced 2012-03-06

Azure Dynamics Balance Hybrid Vehicles Recalled for Electrical Wiring Defect

Azure Dynamics is recalling 2010-2012 Balance Hybrid vehicles because a blown fuse can cause the vehicle to stall and not restart, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) where the vehicle stalls and cannot be restarted, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Azure Dynamics Corporation is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Balance Hybrid vehicles manufactured on a Ford E450 chassis. The recall involves 261 vehicles.

The defect occurs if the low-temperature radiator fans seize, which may cause a fuse to blow. Because the vehicle control unit is on the same circuit, this loss of power causes the vehicle to stall and prevents it from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will upgrade the wiring harnesses free of charge. The safety recall began during February 2012. Owners may contact Azure Dynamics at 1-866-473-1636 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AZURE DYNAMICS BALANCE HYBRID
Brand
AZURE DYNAMICS
Manufacturer
AZURE DYNAMICS CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van / Hybrid
Hazard
Affected units
261

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BALANCE HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · electrical fault

See all →