The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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 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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