2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall Title: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall Date: 2010-11-18
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 10V582000
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall Manufacturer: ALL AMERICAN SPECIALTY VEHICLES, LLC
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 28
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall Overview: ALL AMERICAN SPECIALTY VEHICLES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 SPIRIT OF MOBILITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 11, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH PENN TEX 200 AMP ALTERNATORS. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE REAR OF THE ALTERNATOR ROUTED OVER THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND CAN BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING AND THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE. THE PINCHING MAY CAUSE THE CABLES PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE AND INSULATION TO WEAR THROUGH TO THE WIRE. THIS CABLE IS ALWAYS HOT (CARRYING ELECTRICAL CURRENT).
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2009 AASV SPIRIT OF MOBILITY Recall Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .