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September 29, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E072000
Undersized Wire in Power Control System
An undersized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E072
Manufacturer Precision Circuits Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 176
Summary
Precision Circuits Inc. is recalling certain power control systems with part number 00-10024-900, that were supplied to Brinkley RV. The power control systems were manufactured with undersized 10-gauge wire instead of 6-gauge wire.
Remedy
Precision Circuits will provide new power control systems and Brinkley dealers will replace the power control systems, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Precision Circuits customer service at 1-630-515-9300. Precision Circuits number for this recall is PCI-2023-01.
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 :
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, during an electrical audit performed at Brinkley RV, it was discovered that the neutral wire for the Power Control System was undersized for a 50 Amp service system. The neutral wire was discovered to be 10 gauge during the audit. Of note is there have been zero reported issues in the field relative to this issue. Precision Circuits was contacted immediately and advised of the error. Thereafter, Precision Circuits traveled to Brinkley RV on September 22, 2023 to review the application and to confirm that the wire in fact was undersized. Immediate corrective action was taken at the Precision Circuits production facility to ensure no other components were built with the undersized wiring. All Brinkley RV Model G units located on Brinkley RV premises were subjected to a stop ship to permit all units to be remedied prior to shipment. Precision Circuits manufactured new Power Control System assemblies and helped to facilitate swapping the correct systems for those units containing undersized wiring version of the Power Control System. Once completed, Brinkley RV permitted those units to ship as the intended remedy was supplied in those units and effectively removed them from the VIN range of this recall. In parallel, Precision Circuits also performed lab testing to evaluate the risk related to amperage draw and temperature and found that the wire was at no risk of component failure or fire hazard when continuously subjected to 50Amps of power. Despite this determination by Precision Circuits, Brinkley RV and Precision Circuits both still agreed that changing to the 6 gauge neutral wire is necessary and should be performed to be in compliance with applicable code. Owners of Brinkley Model G units may elect to add additional power equipment to the RV in reliance on the 50 Amp rating of the RV changing the loads and thus this recall is being instituted to ensure there is no possibility of a thermal event occurring due to changes.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
PRECISION | POWER CONTROL SYSTEM |
3 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E072-1988.PDF 217.007KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E072-7717.pdf 645.659KB
Recall 573 Report – 10/5/2023
RCLRPT-23E072-1814.PDF 217.104KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Precision Circuits Inc. Submission Date : SEP 29, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-072 Manufacturer Recall No. : PCI-2023-01 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Precision Circuits Inc. Address : 2538 Wisconsin Ave Downers Grove IL 60515 Company phone : 6305159100 Population : Number of potentially involved : 176 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Precision Circuits Model : Power Control System Part No. : 00-10024-900 Size : 14″ x 14″ Function : Power Control Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by looking at Brinkley RV Model G production. This particular RV Brand and Model is the only customer of this product for this application. This product differs from other product that has been produced in that a production error occurred during the subject timeframe. Production utilized/installed the incorrect wire gauge for the 50 amp service application. Precision Circuits production inadvertently utilized 88 inches in length of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 88 inches in length of 6 gauge wiring for the neutral wire utilized by the Power Control System. The incorrect wire gauge was immediately corrected in production upon learning of the error. The total number of affected products is 176. Production Dates : OCT 31, 2022 – SEP 22, 2023 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Precision Circuits utilized/installed the incorrect wire gauge in its Power Control System for the 50 amp service application required by Brinkley Model G. Precision Circuits production inadvertently utilized 88 inches in length of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 88 inches in length of 6 gauge wiring for the neutral wire utilized by the Power Control System. The incorrect wire gauge was immediately corrected in production by Precision Circuits upon learning of the error. Brinkley RV also instituted a stop ship of its units still located at Brinkley RV to permit the correct version of the Power Control System to be installed to further limit the subject range. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 1 : 101 – Control and displays FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Brinkley RV and Precision Circuits believes that the risk to safety due to thermal event is extremely improbable. However, utilization of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 6 gauge for 50 Amp applications is in violation of applicable code. When all electrical equipment is utilized simultaneously in the Brinkley RV Model G recreational vehicles, the max amperage on the Power Control System could exceed the maximum NEC rating of the 10 gauge wiring inadvertently utilized. After conducting laboratory testing instructed by the max amperage output of a Brinkley Model G (37 Amps), the wiring is actually sized correctly for the application. However, the overall RV electrical system is rated at 50 Amps. In order to comply with all code applicable to the specified 50 Amp system, the wiring should be changed to 6 gauge. The retail owners of the subject units could add equipment to the unit that increases the total amperage above the amperage limits of the 10 gauge wiring, potentially resulting in a fire. Description of the Cause : Precision Circuits utilized/installed the incorrect wire gauge in its Power Control System for the 50 amp service application required by Brinkley Model G. Precision Circuits production inadvertently utilized 88 inches in length of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 88 inches in length of 6 gauge wiring for the neutral wire utilized by the Power Control System. The incorrect wire gauge was immediately corrected in production by Precision Circuits upon learning of the error. Brinkley RV also instituted a stop ship of its units still located at Brinkley RV to permit the correct version of the Power Control System to be installed to further limit the subject range. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : We do not expect any Brinkley RV Model G to encounter an issue given that its maximum amperage output is 37 Amps. That said, should the amperage in the system exceed the 40 Amp rating of the 10 gauge wiring, the 50 Amp inline circuit protection would trip. Even with 50 Amps on the subject wiring, when tested in the laboratory, the wire temperature was observed at a 60 degree Fahrenheit deviation above ambient temperature. Thus, the RV would have to exceed 161 degrees Fahrenheit for years to exceed the 10 gauge wire rating in question which is rated at 221 Fahrenheit. Involved Components : Component Name : 10 gauge THHW 105°C 600V wire Component Description : 10 gauge THHW 105°C 600V wire Component Part Number : 30-41010-099 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Precision Circuits Address : 2538 Wisconsin Ave Downers Grove Illinois 60515 Country : United States Chronology : On Thursday, September 21, 2023, during an electrical audit performed at Brinkley RV, it was discovered that the neutral wire for the Power Control System was undersized for a 50 Amp service system. The neutral wire was discovered to be 10 gauge during the audit. Of note is there have been zero reported issues in the field relative to this issue. Precision Circuits was contacted immediately and advised of the error. Thereafter, Precision Circuits traveled to Brinkley RV on September 22, 2023 to review the application and to confirm that the wire in fact was undersized. Immediate corrective action was taken at the Precision Circuits production facility to ensure no other components were built with the undersized wiring. All Brinkley RV Model G units located on Brinkley RV premises were subjected to a stop ship to permit all units to be remedied prior to shipment. Precision Circuits manufactured new Power Control System assemblies and helped to facilitate swapping the correct systems for those units containing undersized wiring version of the Power Control System. Once completed, Brinkley RV permitted those units to ship as the intended remedy was supplied in those units and effectively removed them from the VIN range of this recall. In parallel, Precision Circuits also performed lab testing to evaluate the risk related to amperage draw and temperature and found that the wire was at no risk of component failure or fire hazard when continuously subjected to 50Amps of power. Despite this determination by Precision Circuits, Brinkley RV and Precision Circuits both still agreed that changing to the 6 gauge neutral wire is necessary and should be performed to be in compliance with applicable code. Owners of Brinkley Model G units may elect to add additional power equipment to the RV in reliance on the 50 Amp rating of the RV changing the loads and thus this recall is being instituted to ensure there is no possibility of a thermal event occurring due to changes. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Precision Circuits will supply to Brinkley RV pre-packaged boxes containing the new code-compliant Power Control Systems and including the replacement instructions therein. Brinkley RV will be notifying all of its affected dealers and retail customers and will ship out the replacement parts upon request or the same. Brinkley RV will indicate to both dealers and customers that the remedy will be supplied free of charge and all reimbursements for any out of pocket expenses by a dealer or retail customer can be submitted to Brinkley RV for immediate reimbursement. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The neutral wire on the remedy component is 6 gauge THHN or THHW 600V wire. The neutral wire on the recalled component is 10 gauge THHW 600V wire. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On September 22, 2023, when Precision Circuits verified the undersized wiring condition, it immediately halted production and ensured that all components built thereafter utilize the 88 inches of 6 gauge THHN wire. A stop ship was instituted and any Power Control System that was built prior thereto was quarantined and the neutral wire sizing remedied. Brinkley RV also instituted a stop shipment on its’ Model G units until the remedy component (Power Control System) was installed on all units still within Brinkley RV’s possession. Further, any stock in the possession of Brinkley RV was swapped out for compliant Power Control Systems. And, any in process production units containing the non-compliant Power Control Systems were remedied prior to them coming off the production line. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Brinkley will notify all dealers who either have or had inventory of Brinkley Model G units in the subject range, advising of the TSB, remedy, and correction action process. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 09, 2023 – OCT 09, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 16, 2023 – OCT 16, 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 : Brinkley RV Address : 1655 Brinkley Way East Goshen IN 46528 Country : US Company Phone : 5743615185 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Precision Circuits Inc. Submission Date : OCT 05, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-072 Manufacturer Recall No. : PCI-2023-01 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Precision Circuits Inc. Address : 2538 Wisconsin Ave Downers Grove IL 60515 Company phone : 6305159100 Population : Number of potentially involved : 176 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Precision Circuits Model : Power Control System Part No. : 00-10024-900 Size : 14″ x 14″ Function : Power Control Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by looking at Brinkley RV Model G production. This particular RV Brand and Model is the only customer of this product for this application. This product differs from other product that has been produced in that a production error occurred during the subject timeframe. Production utilized/installed the incorrect wire gauge for the 50 amp service application. Precision Circuits production inadvertently utilized 88 inches in length of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 88 inches in length of 6 gauge wiring for the neutral wire utilized by the Power Control System. The incorrect wire gauge was immediately corrected in production upon learning of the error. The total number of affected products is 176. Production Dates : OCT 31, 2022 – SEP 22, 2023 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Precision Circuits utilized/installed the incorrect wire gauge in its Power Control System for the 50 amp service application required by Brinkley Model G. Precision Circuits production inadvertently utilized 88 inches in length of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 88 inches in length of 6 gauge wiring for the neutral wire utilized by the Power Control System. The incorrect wire gauge was immediately corrected in production by Precision Circuits upon learning of the error. Brinkley RV also instituted a stop ship of its units still located at Brinkley RV to permit the correct version of the Power Control System to be installed to further limit the subject range. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 1 : 101 – Control and displays FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Brinkley RV and Precision Circuits believes that the risk to safety due to thermal event is extremely improbable. However, utilization of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 6 gauge for 50 Amp applications is in violation of applicable code. When all electrical equipment is utilized simultaneously in the Brinkley RV Model G recreational vehicles, the max amperage on the Power Control System could exceed the maximum NEC rating of the 10 gauge wiring inadvertently utilized. After conducting laboratory testing instructed by the max amperage output of a Brinkley Model G (37 Amps), the wiring is actually sized correctly for the application. However, the overall RV electrical system is rated at 50 Amps. In order to comply with all code applicable to the specified 50 Amp system, the wiring should be changed to 6 gauge. The retail owners of the subject units could add equipment to the unit that increases the total amperage above the amperage limits of the 10 gauge wiring, potentially resulting in a fire. Description of the Cause : Precision Circuits utilized/installed the incorrect wire gauge in its Power Control System for the 50 amp service application required by Brinkley Model G. Precision Circuits production inadvertently utilized 88 inches in length of 10 gauge wiring in lieu of 88 inches in length of 6 gauge wiring for the neutral wire utilized by the Power Control System. The incorrect wire gauge was immediately corrected in production by Precision Circuits upon learning of the error. Brinkley RV also instituted a stop ship of its units still located at Brinkley RV to permit the correct version of the Power Control System to be installed to further limit the subject range. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : We do not expect any Brinkley RV Model G to encounter an issue given that its maximum amperage output is 37 Amps. That said, should the amperage in the system exceed the 40 Amp rating of the 10 gauge wiring, the 50 Amp inline circuit protection would trip. Even with 50 Amps on the subject wiring, when tested in the laboratory, the wire temperature was observed at a 60 degree Fahrenheit deviation above ambient temperature. Thus, the RV would have to exceed 161 degrees Fahrenheit for years to exceed the 10 gauge wire rating in question which is rated at 221 Fahrenheit. Involved Components : Component Name : 10 gauge THHW 105°C 600V wire Component Description : 10 gauge THHW 105°C 600V wire Component Part Number : 30-41010-099 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Precision Circuits Address : 2538 Wisconsin Ave Downers Grove Illinois 60515 Country : United States Chronology : On Thursday, September 21, 2023, during an electrical audit performed at Brinkley RV, it was discovered that the neutral wire for the Power Control System was undersized for a 50 Amp service system. The neutral wire was discovered to be 10 gauge during the audit. Of note is there have been zero reported issues in the field relative to this issue. Precision Circuits was contacted immediately and advised of the error. Thereafter, Precision Circuits traveled to Brinkley RV on September 22, 2023 to review the application and to confirm that the wire in fact was undersized. Immediate corrective action was taken at the Precision Circuits production facility to ensure no other components were built with the undersized wiring. All Brinkley RV Model G units located on Brinkley RV premises were subjected to a stop ship to permit all units to be remedied prior to shipment. Precision Circuits manufactured new Power Control System assemblies and helped to facilitate swapping the correct systems for those units containing undersized wiring version of the Power Control System. Once completed, Brinkley RV permitted those units to ship as the intended remedy was supplied in those units and effectively removed them from the VIN range of this recall. In parallel, Precision Circuits also performed lab testing to evaluate the risk related to amperage draw and temperature and found that the wire was at no risk of component failure or fire hazard when continuously subjected to 50Amps of power. Despite this determination by Precision Circuits, Brinkley RV and Precision Circuits both still agreed that changing to the 6 gauge neutral wire is necessary and should be performed to be in compliance with applicable code. Owners of Brinkley Model G units may elect to add additional power equipment to the RV in reliance on the 50 Amp rating of the RV changing the loads and thus this recall is being instituted to ensure there is no possibility of a thermal event occurring due to changes. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Precision Circuits will supply to Brinkley RV pre-packaged boxes containing the new code-compliant Power Control Systems and including the replacement instructions therein. Brinkley RV will be notifying all of its affected dealers and retail customers and will ship out the replacement parts upon request or the same. Brinkley RV will indicate to both dealers and customers that the remedy will be supplied free of charge and all reimbursements for any out of pocket expenses by a dealer or retail customer can be submitted to Brinkley RV for immediate reimbursement. Precision Circuits Inc will not be handling completion reporting, Brinkley RV will handle their own quarterly completion reporting. How Remedy Component Differs The neutral wire on the remedy component is 6 gauge THHN or THHW Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-072 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : 600V wire. The neutral wire on the recalled component is 10 gauge THHW 600V wire. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On September 22, 2023, when Precision Circuits verified the undersized wiring condition, it immediately halted production and ensured that all components built thereafter utilize the 88 inches of 6 gauge THHN wire. A stop ship was instituted and any Power Control System that was built prior thereto was quarantined and the neutral wire sizing remedied. Brinkley RV also instituted a stop shipment on its’ Model G units until the remedy component (Power Control System) was installed on all units still within Brinkley RV’s possession. Further, any stock in the possession of Brinkley RV was swapped out for compliant Power Control Systems. And, any in process production units containing the non-compliant Power Control Systems were remedied prior to them coming off the production line. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Brinkley will notify all dealers who either have or had inventory of Brinkley Model G units in the subject range, advising of the TSB, remedy, and correction action process. Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 09, 2023 – OCT 09, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : OCT 16, 2023 – OCT 16, 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 : Brinkley RV Address : 1655 Brinkley Way East Goshen IN 46528 Country : US Company Phone : 5743615185 * NR – Not Reported
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