May 19, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E039000
Traction Motor Mount May Crack
A loose traction motor can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E039
Manufacturer SEA Electric LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 84
Summary
SEA Electric LLC (SEA Electric) is recalling certain SEA Drive SD120A battery electric drivetrain conversion kits for Hino model 195 vehicles. Vibration may cause the traction motor mount to crack, destabilizing the traction motor.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the traction motor mounts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact SEA-Electric customer service at 1-833-732-3532.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
In or about early May 2023, SEA-Electric received a report of a traction motor mount failure. The company immediately initiated an investigation to inspect the failed part, as well as other units in the field. Based upon the results of its investigation, SEA-Electric makes this report in an abundance of caution.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| SEA DRIVE | MOTOR MOUNT | |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E039-5190.pdf 645.462KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E039-6041.PDF 213.95KB
RCLRPT-23E039-6041
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23E039&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-039 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : SEA Electric LLC Submission Date : MAY 19, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-039 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : SEA Electric LLC Address : 1500 SE 19TH ST. SUITE 105 GRIMES IA 50111 Company phone : 833-732-3532 Population : Number of potentially involved : 84 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : SEA Drive Model : SD120A Part No. : CC8D-2101 Size : 50x83x56 cm (LxWxH), 232 kg Function : motor mount Descriptive Information : This issue potentially affects the holding bracket on the motor mount, which is a component of the battery electric drivetrain, used in converting certain Hino model 195 incomplete vehicles from diesel engine to battery electric vehicles. Production Dates : MAY 21, 2020 – APR 30, 2023 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Due to vibration, the traction motor mount may experience a crack, which can propagate and become unable to stabilize and secure the traction motor. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In the event a traction motor mount cracks, and the crack propagates, and the traction motor mount becomes unable to stabilize and secure the motor, the traction motor could become separated from the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash or an injury. Description of the Cause : Vehicle vibration can cause the material to prematurely fatigue. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-039 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : SEA Drive SD120A Component Description : traction motor mount Component Part Number : CC8D-2101 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Milton Manufacturing Address : 301 E Grixdale Ave Detroit 48203 Country : NR Chronology : In or about early May 2023, SEA-Electric received a report of a traction motor mount failure. The company immediately initiated an investigation to inspect the failed part, as well as other units in the field. Based upon the results of its investigation, SEA-Electric makes this report in an abundance of caution. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : At no cost to the consumer or retail purchaser, SEA-Electric will replace the described traction motor mounts. SEA-Electric will reimburse owners who paid for a remedy to correct the recall issue prior to SEA-Electric’s filing of this Part 573 report, in the amount of the cost of parts for the remedy, plus associated labor at local labor rates, miscellaneous fees, and taxes. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Recalled components will be replaced with a redesigned motor mount that does not share the features that can lead to the recall issue. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production of the recalled units ceased in April 2023, before SEA became aware of the recall issue. SEA is implementing a redesigned part for future production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : SEA-Electric will promptly provide notice to the following: (1) end users for whom SEA-Electric has contact information; (2) final stage manufacturers for which SEA-Electric has contact information; (3) Hino (incomplete vehicle) dealerships for which SEA-Electric has contact Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-039 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 information. SEA-Electric can begin offering the recall remedy immediately. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 05, 2023 – JUN 05, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 05, 2023 – JUN 05, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
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