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April 29, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V303000
Incorrect Breaker May Allow Circuit to Overheat
A breaker that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V303
Manufacturer Alliance RV, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 235
Summary
Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2024 Avenue 22ML, 26RD, 29RL, 32RLS, 33RKS, 37MBR, and 38DBL travel trailers. The inverter circuit was improperly wired to a 30 amp breaker, which could allow the breaker to overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will install a 20 amp breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.
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 :
Our quality team, during our PDI (pre delivery inspection) process was auditing the breaker panel and identified an underrated circuit breaker for the inverter circuit.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ALLIANCE RV | AVENUE | 2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V303-7624.PDF 213.561KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V303-8256.pdf 646.254KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V303&docType=RCL
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- Functions: no worry about fuse burn out with thermal automatic reset feature, power protected when circuit is overloaded/ shorting by this over current circuit breaker
- Never worry about fuse burn-out with thermal automatic reset feature, power protected when circuit is overloaded / shorting by this overcurrent circuit breaker.
- #10-32 stud bolt terminals, heavy duty plastic rustproof housing, red cover avoid electrical shorts and corrosion.
- Application: DC 6-48 V, multi Amps circuit breaker available, can be mounted in 4 orientation.
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- Voltage:14 Vdc,Rated Current:5A,10A,15A,20A,25A,30A
- Compliances: SAEJ553; SAEJ1171 (Ignition protected)
- Termination:0.32" (8.1mm) centerline spacing (Mini Type)
- Reset Type:T1, Auto Reset
- Include:6pcs Mixed/set
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-303
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Alliance RV, LLC APR 29, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-303 Manufacturer Recall No. : n/a, will use yours. Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC
Address : 301 Benchmark Drive
Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 235 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Avenue 22ML / 26RD / 29RL / 32RLS / 33RKS / 37MBR / 38DBL
Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : It was determined by our quality team that the recall population has a 30 amp electrical breaker in a place that should be a 20 amp electrical breaker. The recalled RVs will have a 30 amp breaker installed for the inverter circuit instead of the required 20 amp breaker. There are a total of 235 RVs that may have the overrated breaker installed. 22ML = 8 / 26RD = 27 / 29RL = 55 / 32RLS = 81 / 33RKS = 20 / 37MBR = 9 / 38DBL = 35
Production Dates : FEB 21, 2024 – APR 09, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The inverter circuit has an overrated breaker (30 amp) installed, however, it should be a 20 amp circuit.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Overheating and potential fire.
Description of the Cause : An employee inadvertently installed a 30 amp breaker was installed in the inverter circuit that requires a 20 amp breaker. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Smoke, melting or smoldering of the wiring that supports the inverter circuit.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-303 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Patrick Distribution Component Description : 30 amp breaker
Component Part Number : 10051 (vendors p/n is: 85866) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Patrick Distribution Address : PO Box 638
Elkhart Indiana 46516
Country : United States Chronology :
Our quality team, during our PDI (pre delivery inspection) process was auditing the breaker panel and identified an underrated circuit breaker for the inverter circuit. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Understand that the component manufacturer of this breaker is not at
fault for this error.
The remedy is to replace the incorrectly sized 30 amp circuit breaker with a properly rated / sized 20 amp circuit breaker for the inverter circuit. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component will have the appropriately sized / rated 20 amp breaker supporting the inverter circuit instead of the installed 30 amp breaker.
The production line stopped, inventory inspected for proper location. Identified 30 amp breakers being used, updated them with the proper 20 amp breaker and insured that the breaker panel size and label was being followed properly. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Alliance RV will obtain NHTSA recall number, draft notifications, submit
for approval and immediately send the information to ur retail customers and dealerships.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 28, 2024 – JUN 28, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 28, 2024 – JUN 28, 2024
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-303
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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