Ustart · United States · Crit
Ustart 12V Ustart MD: Equipment
Affects Ustart 12V Ustart MD · — — about 8K vehicles.
The hazard
A short circuit in the uStart module can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Ioxus Corporation will notify owners advising them to remove the uSTART module from the vehicle and replace it with a conventional G31 lead acid battery. The recall began on January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ioxus Corporation customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recall 18E-093.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational