Defect Description For Recall
Certain Valucraft 8 And 10 Gauge Booster Cables Imported And Sold By Autozone As Aftermarket Equipment Used To Jump Start Automobiles And Other Motorized Equipment Including Motorcycles, Atvs, Boats, And Lawn Equipment Having Discharged Batteries. These Battery Cables Are Either Stamped 8Ga Or 10Ga. Some Of These Cables Were Assembled Incorrectly. On One Of The Cables, The Red Clamp Was Attached To The Negative Side And The Black Clamp Was Attached To The Positive Side. This May Result In Reverse Polarity.
Make Of Vehicle
VALUCRAFT
Model Of Vehicle
BC8
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E096000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Reverse Polarity Has The Potential To Cause Damage To The Vehicle Battery As Well As Property Damage And Personal Injury. A Vehicle’S Battery May Burst Under These Conditions.
Fix Defect
Autozone Will Offer A Full Refund Or Replacement For The Affected Booster Cables. The Recall Began On November 25, 2007.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autozone Parts, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
90000
Date Owners Notified
20071125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autozone Parts, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071109