The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E058000·Announced 2024-07-09

Specialty Manufacturing Recalls Rearview Mirror Switches Due to Fire Risk

Specialty Manufacturing is recalling 3,853 vehicles because an under-rated fuse in the rearview mirror switch may overheat and cause a fire.

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 vehicle component that can overheat and increase the risk of a fire, which meets the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant property-damage risk.

Plain-English summary

Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Safe Fleet) is recalling 3,853 vehicles due to a defect in the rearview mirror control switch. The company submitted a defect information report based on recall determinations made by Gillig, LLC and BYD Coach & Bus.

The fuse in the mirror control switch may be under-rated for the vehicle application. This can result in the switch overheating in the event of a short-circuit or voltage spike, which increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicle owners should refer to the respective vehicle manufacturers' recalls for remedy information. Owners may contact their respective vehicle manufacturers' customer service phone numbers or Safe Fleet customer service at 1-800-951-7867. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES recall
Manufacturer
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
Category
Vehicle — Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Hazard
Affected units
3,853

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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