Remy Alternator: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

The hazard

WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR HEAT DAMAGE, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF.

What to do

REMY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE ALTERNATORS AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATORS FREE OF CHARGE. EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE ALTERNATORS AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT REMY TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-0076 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.