Siemens Circuit Breaker: Electrical system — fuses and circuit breakers

Affects Siemens Circuit Breaker · — — about 20K vehicles.

The hazard

IF THE SPRING CLIP BREAKS, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE BREAKER TO THE STAB. OVER TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, ARCING OR THERMAL DAMAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

SIEMENS IS WORKING WITH THE RV MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS WHO MAY HAVE HAD THE AFFECTED CIRCUIT BREAKERS INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE. THE AFFECTED CIRCUIT BREAKERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SIEMENS AT 1-800-756-6996.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational