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HighNHTSA·22E008000·Announced 2022-02-14

Intermotive Recalls Programmable Relay Power Center Modules for Fire Risk

Intermotive is recalling 514 Programmable Relay Power Center modules because exposed copper may cause short-circuits, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

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 due to a short-circuit, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Intermotive is recalling certain Programmable Relay Power Center (PRPC) modules, part number S-M1521-XX. The recall affects 514 units. The defect involves exposed copper, which may cause the PRPC module to short-circuit and fail.

A failure of the PRPC module can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries or deaths associated with this defect.

Intermotive will install a wire jumper harness to the PRPC module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Intermotive customer service at 530-823-1048, extension 103, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS recall
Manufacturer
Intermotive
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
514

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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