The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E006000·Announced 2013-02-05

Hodyon Dynasys Auxiliary Power Units Recalled for Fire Risk

Hodyon is recalling Dynasys Auxiliary Power Units because an under-rated wire may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and personal injury due to electrical overheating, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hodyon, Inc. is recalling certain Dynasys Auxiliary Power Units (APU) distributed between October 2009 and December 2012. The recall involves 3,274 units.

The wire connecting the APU to the heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) unit may be under-rated for the electrical current. If the wire becomes bent or kinked, its current-carrying capacity may be reduced, resulting in localized overheating. If flammable materials are near the overheated wire, there is an increased risk of fire and personal injury.

Hodyon has sent interim notification letters to affected customers. Dealers will rewire the affected electrical components going to the HVAC system. The recall began on February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Dynasys Customer Service at 1-800-289-8282 ext 3 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Hodyon, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Auxiliary Power Unit
Hazard
Affected units
3,274

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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