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 sco...
http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2008/04/vectrix-scooter-recall-notice-battery.htm
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.
No lic plates, no lic to drive it, and it goes over 60mph!
ReplyDeleteFrom a law enforcement stance-the criminals should love stealing all of these little beauties!
After they have the recalled parts fixed, of course...
Good God.