The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E036000·Announced 2024-05-06

Hiniker Recalls Snowplows Due to Electrical Overheating and Lighting Failure

Hiniker is recalling specific snowplow models because a motherboard may overheat, causing controls or lights to fail. This defect increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility.

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-harm product (lighting failure increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hiniker Company is recalling certain Series 700, 2000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, and 9500 snowplows, identified by part number HTBX 38828015. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the motherboard may overheat. This overheating can cause the snowplow controls and/or lighting to fail, meaning the equipment does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

The primary safety concern is that if the lights fail to illuminate, the vehicle's visibility to other drivers is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the listed series and part number.

Hiniker will replace the motherboard free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2024. Owners can contact Hiniker customer service at 1-507-625-6621 or 1-800-433-5621 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall
Manufacturer
Hiniker Company
Category
Vehicle — Snowplow Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,016

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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