Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 08V-171 · 2007 Vectrix Scooter
VECTRIX CORPORATION recall 08V-171 covers 137 2007 Vectrix Scooter for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VECTRIX IS RECALLING 616 MY 2007 BATTERY POWERED SCOOTERS. THE BATTERY MODULE INTERCONNECT CABLES CAN BECOME LOOSE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL WITHIN THE BATTERY PACKS.
The risk
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VECTRIX AT 1-877-832-8749.
VECTRIX RECALL NO. V0801.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.