Ioxus Corporation – Internal Short Circuit Can Cause Fire

Ioxus Corporation is recalling certain 12V uSTART MD battery support modules, part number uST12D1100G31-ISA. The uSTART module electronics can short circuit internally, causing the vehicle’s battery to fully discharge into the uSTART module, possibly resulting in a fire.


Report Received Date 11/14/2019
NHTSA ID 19E078000
Consequence Summary A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Ioxus Corporation will notify owners advising them to remove the uSTART module from the vehicle and replace it with a conventional G31 lead acid battery. The recall began on January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ioxus Corporation customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall 18E-093.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 7892
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19E078000)

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