NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alamo Group Inc. - Improperly Secured Electrical Wires May Cause Fire
Published: August 21, 2024Recall ID: 24V627000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Alamo Group Inc. (Morbark) is recalling certain Morbark 2018-2024 EB1821, EB2131, EB2230, and M20 trailers. The electrical wires in the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be loose and contact the PDM plate, possibly resulting in electrical arcing between the wiring and plate.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured Electrical Wires May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured Electrical Wires May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V627000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V627000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Alamo Group Inc. |
| Defect summary | Alamo Group Inc. (Morbark) is recalling certain Morbark 2018-2024 EB1821, EB2131, EB2230, and M20 trailers. The electrical wires in the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be loose and contact the PDM plate, possibly resulting in electrical arcing between the wiring and plate. |
| Completion rate | 7.03 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will secure the electrical wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Morbark's customer service at 1-800-255-8839. |
| Consequence summary | Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 128 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |