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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E039000·Announced 2023-05-19

SEA Electric Recalls Hino 195 Drivetrain Kits Due to Traction Motor Mount Defect

SEA Electric is recalling 84 SD120A drivetrain conversion kits for Hino 195 vehicles because vibration may crack the traction motor mount, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (traction motor mount cracking) that can lead to component separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

SEA Electric LLC is recalling 84 SEA Drive SD120A battery electric drivetrain conversion kits installed in Hino model 195 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical propulsion system where vibration may cause the traction motor mount to crack. This cracking can destabilize the traction motor.

A loose traction motor can separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the traction motor mounts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2023. Owners may contact SEA-Electric customer service at 1-833-732-3532 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR recall
Manufacturer
SEA Electric LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Drivetrain Conversion
Hazard
Affected units
84

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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