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September 28, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E071000
Damaged Relays May Short Circuit
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E071
Manufacturer Firefly Integrations, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 124
Summary
Firefly Integration, LLC (Firefly) is recalling certain Multiplex HC Relay Cards with part number, 70516J. The relays may be damaged, which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Remedy
The remedy is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Firefly customer service at 1-574-825-4600.
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.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
MULTIPLEX | HC RELAY CARD |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E071-3611.PDF 213.262KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E071-5354.pdf 647.309KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23E071&docType=RCL
- Brand new heavy duty SPST(Single Pole Single Throw) relays with color-labeled wires.
- Minimum operating voltage 8V, corresponding minimum operating current is 100mA; Standard operating voltage 12V, corresponding standard operating current is 150mA.
- Small size/Low power consumption/High contact voltage/ High sensitivity.
- Contact Material: Ag Alloy / Contact Resistance: ≤ 100MΩ.
- Life Expectancy Electrical: 100,000 Operation, Life Expectancy Mechanical: 10,000,000 Operation.
- Quality Materials: The shell is made of PA66 material and pure copper enameled wire, which has good thermal conductivity, can dissipate heat faster and reduce temperature rise. The compact and repairable structure of the sloped trim relay will hardly break or deform, helping you adjust and switch circuits stably.
- Plug and Play: Compatible with the most universal 12V 5-Pin automotive relay with a 40A switching capability. Easy to process your demand. Please check the dimensions and the direction of the poles carefully before ordering to avoid buying the incorrect product.
- Wide Application: Outboard tilt system application and all automotive devices equipped with a 12-volt dc power source car sound systems, security systems, compressor, air.
- Nice Replacement for Many Relays: The electrical relay box can be a nice replacement for 582195, 582472, 582473, 584416, 586147 and 586224, offering you a pleasant using experience.
- Sufficient Quantity for Using: The package comes with 4 pieces of automotive replacement electrical system relays, enough to meet your using and replacing demands in daily life, bringing you lots of convenience.
- Never go beyond its capabilities. Try to stay 10 to 15% below what the rate is for
- 12-volt 5-prong relay. Excellent water-repellent and dustproof ability, but not using it in water
- Be careful when inserting the relay into the socket. If you force it, you will bend the female connectors
- Primary leads use 12 a.w.g tinned copper wire. Coil leads use 16 a.w.g
- Nominal Coil Voltage: 12 V DC; Coil Power: 1.8 W; Coil Resistance: 80 Ω; Must Operate Voltage: 6~8 V DC; Must Release Voltage: 0.6~3.6 V DC; Maximum Applied Voltage: 15.6 V DC
- High switching capability: Normally open 40A/14V DC and normally close 30A/14V DC. Suitable for Nilight LED light bar wiring harness kit
- Premium quality: Durable relay and harness socket with 5 wires; Made by high-grade materials to ensure superior quality and long lifespan
- Male-female slot design: Unique male-female slot design, easy to connect the relay with harness socket, clean and neat after installation
- Easy wiring: The relay sockets come with different colors for loads/accessories, simple and convenient wiring
- Package include: 5 x relay and 5 x relay socket with wires.Fit type: Universal fit
- Built in fuse socket with included 30A blade fuse with heavy duty 14AWG wires for main contact.
- Bosch style 4-Pin SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) Relay.
- 12VDC (14V Max) and 30A High Switching Capability.
- Wire Specifications: Black - Ground (85), Red - VDC (30), White - Trigger (86), Blue - Output N/O (87).
- Set includes 6 relays, 6 relay harnesses, and 6 blade fuses.
- 12 V DC automotive waterproof relays (max 14 V). Note: 12 V and 14 V are coil voltages, they are not the voltage that triggers the switch
- Premium quality: durable relay and harness socket with 5 wires; made from high-grade materials to ensure superior quality and long lifespan
- Pre-wired Harness: Heavy duty 12/16 AWG wiring harness. Black - 16AWG Pin85, White - 16AWG Pin86, Red - 12AWG Pin30 Yellow - 12AWG Pin87a, and Blue - 12AWG Pin87
- Enhanced Waterproof - The 5-Pin relays are tightly sealed with strong cap and seal ring, excellent performance of waterproof, dust proof and moisture proof, works well in any weather conditions
- Package includes: 5 pack Waterproof Relay and Harness. 1x User manual. 2 Year Warranty by Nilight.
- Heavy duty 4-prongs SPST relays, jd1912 12v 40a relay
- Use optional Relay Harness, or female Crimp Connectors
- High 40A coil capacity- able to handle those high current applications with ease
- Package Include: 2 x 40A 4-Pin 12V Vehicle Relays
- The Automotive relay is suitable for normal automobile use and simple to operate, you just need to connect the relay with the wire, no other tools needed, convenient for your use and replace, allowing your components to work properly
- 【Excellent Material】: Adopting high quality plastic as the shell. It is strong, not easy to deform or break, can also withstand certain hot and cold conditions, which is very durable. The metal pins have excellent conductivity and good performance. Sealed design with good waterproof performance is not easy to short-circuit.
- 【Function & Application】: The purpose of this relay is to automatically adjust and protect the circuit, providing safety. It has a wide range of applications, suitable for many electric vehicles, such as cars and motorboats. It's widely used in various electrical systems, such as fuel pumps, electric windows, door locks and lighting systems.
- 【Size & Model】: It measures 0.9×0.98 inches and the model number is G8V-RH-1C7T-R-DC12 12VDC, suitable for 12V voltage. It is designed with five pins for more efficient and stable connection. It is a great replacement for your old or broken relay, saving you time and money to the repair store.
- 【Using Method】: This relay is very simple to install and operate. You just connect the relay to the wires, and the components will function normally. The process can be completed in seconds without other tools, compact and lightweight design for easy installation in tight spaces, providing a hassle-free experience.
- 【What You Get】: The product is available in two pieces and four pieces options for you to choose. The quantity is sufficient to meet your daily use and replacement needs, you can also share it with your family and friends.
- [BOSCH EXPERTISE] - Bosch has been producing relays for vehicles and other applications for more than 40 years - this vast development experience ensures continuous advancement in design features to deliver optimum performance
- [COMPACT SWITCHING] - Bosch Mini Relays feature a compact design and are used in a wide range of vehicles to perform switching operations
- [PREMIUM PERFORMANCE] - Bosch relays incorporate only the highest quality materials for reliable, long-term performance and a 250,000 switching cycle capability
- [SUPERIOR ENGINEERING] - Engineered with high corrosion resistance to ensure long term reliability in harsh environments and conditions
- 5 pins, 12V, 30A; Integral bracket mount; Grey
- Never go beyond its capabilities. Try to stay 10 to 15% below what the rate is for
- Please make sure you made tight connections (especially on the load wires)
- 12-volt 5-prong relay. Excellent water-repellent and dustproof ability, but not using it in water
- Be careful when inserting the relay into the socket. If you force it, you will bend the female connectors
- Primary leads use 12 a.w.g tinned copper wire. Coil leads use 16 a.w.g
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-071 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Firefly Integrations, LLC Submission Date : SEP 28, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-071 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Firefly Integrations, LLC Address : 1013 Elroy Drive Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : (574) 825-4600 Population : Number of potentially involved : 124 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Multiplex Model : HC relay card Part No. : 70516J Size : 4.75″ X 3″ Function : NR Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly. Production Dates : APR 17, 2023 – SEP 27, 2023 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Because 2 outputs were combined to supply a motor load, if both outputs failed to engage at the same time, a solder bridge could be formed causing a dead short. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : On powerup, a dead short could take place introducing a risk of a thermal event. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-071 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name : HC Relay Card Component Description : Blue 4.75″ X3″ Card within the ECM Component Part Number : 70516J Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : NR Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : NR How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR 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: Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-071 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
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