The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23E077000·Announced 2023-10-10

Ametek ICVS Recalls Ignition Control Module Software for Safety Function Loss

Ametek ICVS is recalling Ignition Control Module software that may cause loss of drive power or safety functions like headlights and wipers, 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 (software error in the Ignition Control Module) that can cause loss of drive power or safety functions, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Ametek ICVS has submitted a Part 573 Recall Report based on recall determinations made by Shyft Group (23V-062). The recall involves an error in the Ignition Control Module (ICM) software.

This software error may cause a loss of drive power or the loss of key safety functions, such as headlights or windshield wipers. A sudden loss of drive power, or reduced visibility from the loss of headlights or windshield wipers, can increase the risk of a crash.

Affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Vehicle owners may contact their respective vehicle manufacturers' customer service phone numbers for each vehicle manufacturer recall. Owners may also contact AMETEK ICVS customer service at 1-970-242-8863 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
AMETEK ICVS
Category
Vehicle — Ignition Control Module
Hazard
Affected units
18,239

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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