Campaign 18E-027

Fuses in the kits may fail to protect the circuit from excessive current

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Defect summary

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated (Advance Stores) is recalling certain ToolWorks TW1489 Fuse Kits sold through Advance Auto Parts and Carquest stores. The fuses in the kits may fail to protect the circuit from excessive current.

Consequence

If the circuit is overloaded and the fuse fails to perform as intended, the vehicle wiring and electrical components could be damaged, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Advance Stores will notify the known purchasers, and replace the fuse kits with those of another brand, and also provide a full refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Advance Stores customer service at 1-877-238-2623, select option 3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18E027000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 18E-027
MakeModelModel years
ToolworksFuse KIT TW1489Year not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.