Vectrix Scooter Recall Notice - Battery Cables

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported today of a recall notice filed by Vectrix Corporation, a maker of electric scooters.

Here's the full text of the notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
VECTRIX / SCOOTER / 2007

Manufacturer : VECTRIX CORPORATION

Mfr's Report Date : APR 09, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V171000 N/A

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 616

Summary: VECTRIX IS RECALLING 616 MY 2007 SCOOTERS. THE BATTERY MODULE INTERCONNECT CABLES CAN BECOME LOOSE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL WITHIN THE BATTERY PACKS.

Consequence: IF LOOSE, THE BATTERY CAN OVERHEAT. OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACKS AND POSSIBLY THE BIKE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VECTRIX AT 1-877-832-8749.

Notes: VECTRIX RECALL NO. V0801.