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March 19, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E023000
Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E023
Manufacturer ZH Brothers International Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,000
Summary
ZH Brothers International Inc. (ZH Brothers) is recalling certain Epicord 50-amp Shore Power Inlets, part number 93379. The lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
Remedy
ZH Brothers will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the 50-amp inlet, free of charge. Letters to manufacturers and distributors were mailed April 6, 2022. Owners may contact ZH Brothers customer service at 1-574-292-7935.
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 February 18, 2022, ZH Brothers International, Inc. (“ZH Brothers”) was advised by its U.S. based distributor that it had been made aware of reports that some lug bolts in the 50 amp inlet could not be tightened to the specified torque level. ZH Brothers worked with its distributor which took steps to quarantine the product and ZH Brothers commenced a product review to better understand these reports.
On March 2, 2022, ZH Brothers identified certain batches of 50 amp inlets where the metal used in the lug bolts material did not appear to have been produced to the specified hardness and began to produce new 50 amp inlets with correct lug material.
The investigation found that if the lug bolts could not be properly tightened, there is a risk of electrical arcing in the gaps between the wire and inlet loosens over time. On March 11, 2022, ZH Brothers decided that a safety-related defect exists in certain 50 amp inlets.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| EPICORD | 50 AMP SHORE POWER INLET | |
5 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
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Recall Acknowledgement
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Recall 573 Report – 3/21/2022
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Recall 573 Report – 3/26/2022
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Recall 573 Report – 4/6/2022
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Recalls Documents
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SEOCONTENT-START
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Submission Date : MAR 26, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-023
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Address : 5625 Irish way, Unit2
Mishawaka IN 46545
Company phone : 6037182
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,000
Estimated percentage with defect : 20 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Epicord
Model : 50 amp Shore Power Inlet
Part No. : 93379
Size : RV065-B
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 50 amp shore power inlets imported by ZH Brothers International, Inc. The
recall population is based on a review of production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The affected units may contain lug bolts that were produced with an
excessively hard metal than specified and may not be able to be torqued to the
proper specification.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the lug bolts on the inlet cannot be torqued to specification, there is a risk
that the lug bolts may loosen over time and impair the connection between
the inlet and wiring. If this occurs, the inlet could over heat and/or create
electrical arcing and could increase the risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Everdevelop Electrical Equipment Co.,ltd
Address : Gujia Industrial area, Meicheng Town
Jiande Foreign States
Country : China
Chronology :
On February 18, 2022, ZH Brothers International, Inc. (“ZH Brothers”) was advised by its U.S. based distributor
that it had been made aware of reports that some lug bolts in the 50 amp inlet could not be tightened to the
specified torque level. ZH Brothers worked with its distributor which took steps to quarantine the product and
ZH Brothers commenced a product review to better understand these reports. On March 2, 2022, ZH Brothers
identified certain batches of 50 amp inlets where the metal used in the lug bolts material did not appear to
have been produced to the specified hardness and began to produce new 50 amp inlets with correct lug
material. The investigation found that if the lug bolts could not be properly tightened, there is a risk of
electrical arcing in the gaps between the wire and inlet loosens over time. On March 11, 2022, ZH Brothers
decided that a safety-related defect exists in certain 50 amp inlets.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The recall remedy program will be conducted by the vehicle
manufacturers affected by this issue. ZH Brothers will reimburse for costs
associated with the inspection and if necessary, replacement of the 50 amp
inlet related to this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The remedy component will include lug bolts with metal that meets the
hardness specification.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The remedy component will include lug bolts that with metal that meets
hardness specification.
Since 3/2/2022
Recall Schedule :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : ZH Brothers will notify affected manufacturers and distributors by firstclass
mail upon NHTSA’s approval of the customer notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 15, 2022 – APR 20, 2022
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 : Heartland RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Patrick Industries
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5746126271
Name : Mobile Tech Trailers and Conversions
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5742293818
Name : Keystone RV Company
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Grand Design RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5746127541
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Jayco Inc.
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Forest River
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5748256242
Name : Alliance RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 2602292621
* NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Submission Date : APR 06, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-023
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Address : 5625 Irish way, Unit2
Mishawaka IN 46545
Company phone : 6037182
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,000
Estimated percentage with defect : 20 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Epicord
Model : 50 amp Shore Power Inlet
Part No. : 93379
Size : RV065-B
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 50 amp shore power inlets imported by ZH Brothers International, Inc. The
recall population is based on a review of production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The affected units may contain lug bolts that were produced with an
excessively hard metal than specified and may not be able to be torqued to the
proper specification.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the lug bolts on the inlet cannot be torqued to specification, there is a risk
that the lug bolts may loosen over time and impair the connection between
the inlet and wiring. If this occurs, the inlet could over heat and/or create
electrical arcing and could increase the risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Everdevelop Electrical Equipment Co.,ltd
Address : Gujia Industrial area, Meicheng Town
Jiande Foreign States
Country : China
Chronology :
On February 18, 2022, ZH Brothers International, Inc. (“ZH Brothers”) was advised by its U.S. based distributor
that it had been made aware of reports that some lug bolts in the 50 amp inlet could not be tightened to the
specified torque level. ZH Brothers worked with its distributor which took steps to quarantine the product and
ZH Brothers commenced a product review to better understand these reports. On March 2, 2022, ZH Brothers
identified certain batches of 50 amp inlets where the metal used in the lug bolts material did not appear to
have been produced to the specified hardness and began to produce new 50 amp inlets with correct lug
material. The investigation found that if the lug bolts could not be properly tightened, there is a risk of
electrical arcing in the gaps between the wire and inlet loosens over time. On March 11, 2022, ZH Brothers
decided that a safety-related defect exists in certain 50 amp inlets.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The recall remedy program and all quarterly reporting will be conducted
by the feh manufacturers affected by this issue. ZH Brothers will
reimburse for costs associated with the inspection and if necessary,
replacement of the 50 amp inlet related to this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The remedy component will include lug bolts with metal that meets the
hardness specification.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The remedy component will include lug bolts that with metal that meets
hardness specification.
Since 3/2/2022
Recall Schedule :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : ZH Brothers will notify affected manufacturers and distributors by firstclass
mail upon NHTSA’s approval of the customer notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 15, 2022 – APR 20, 2022
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 : Heartland RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Patrick Industries
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5746126271
Name : Mobile Tech Trailers and Conversions
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5742293818
Name : Alliance RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 2602292621
Name : Grand Design RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5746127541
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Jayco Inc.
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Forest River
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5748256242
Name : Keystone RV Company
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
* NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Submission Date : MAR 19, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-023
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Address : 5625 Irish way, Unit2
Mishawaka IN 46545
Company phone : 6037182
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,000
Estimated percentage with defect : 20 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Epicord
Model : 50 amp Shore Power Inlet
Part No. : 93379
Size : RV065-B
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 50 amp shore power inlets imported by ZH Brothers International, Inc. The
recall population is based on a review of production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The affected units may contain lug bolts that were produced with an
excessively hard metal than specified and may not be able to be torqued to the
proper specification.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the lug bolts on the inlet cannot be torqued to specification, there is a risk
that the lug bolts may loosen over time and impair the connection between
the inlet and wiring. If this occurs, the inlet could over heat and/or create
electrical arcing.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Everdevelop Electrical Equipment Co.,ltd
Address : Gujia Industrial area, Meicheng Town
Jiande Foreign States
Country : China
Chronology :
On February 18, 2022, ZH Brothers International, Inc. (“ZH Brothers”) was advised by its U.S. based distributor
that it had been made aware of reports that some lug bolts in the 50 amp inlet could not be tightened to the
specified torque level. ZH Brothers worked with its distributor which took steps to quarantine the product and
ZH Brothers commenced a product review to better understand these reports. On March 2, 2022, ZH Brothers
identified certain batches of 50 amp inlets where the metal used in the lug bolts material did not appear to
have been produced to the specified hardness and began to produce new 50 amp inlets with correct lug
material. The investigation found that if the lug bolts could not be properly tightened, there is a risk of
electrical arcing in the gaps between the wire and inlet loosens over time. On March 11, 2022, ZH Brothers
decided that a safety-related defect exists in certain 50 amp inlets.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The recall remedy program will be conducted by the vehicle
manufacturers affected by this issue. ZH Brothers will reimburse for costs
associated with the inspection and if necessary, replacement of the 50 amp
inlet related to this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The remedy component will include lug bolts with metal that meets the
hardness specification.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The remedy component will include lug bolts that with metal that meets
hardness specification.
Since 3/2/2022
Recall Schedule :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : ZH Brothers will notify affected manufacturers and distributors by firstclass
mail upon NHTSA’s approval of the customer notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 15, 2022 – APR 20, 2022
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 : Forest River
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Name : Patrick Industries
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Name : Alliance RV
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Name : Keystone RV Company
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Name : Grand Design RV
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Jayco Inc.
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Name : Heartland RV
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
Name : Mobile Tech Trailers and Conversions
Address : NR
00
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Submission Date : MAR 21, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-023
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : ZH Brothers International Inc.
Address : 5625 Irish way, Unit2
Mishawaka IN 46545
Company phone : 6037182
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 3,000
Estimated percentage with defect : 20 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Epicord
Model : 50 amp Shore Power Inlet
Part No. : 93379
Size : RV065-B
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 50 amp shore power inlets imported by ZH Brothers International, Inc. The
recall population is based on a review of production records.
Production Dates : DEC 01, 2021 – JAN 31, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The affected units may contain lug bolts that were produced with an
excessively hard metal than specified and may not be able to be torqued to the
proper specification.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the lug bolts on the inlet cannot be torqued to specification, there is a risk
that the lug bolts may loosen over time and impair the connection between
the inlet and wiring. If this occurs, the inlet could over heat and/or create
electrical arcing.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name : NR
Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Everdevelop Electrical Equipment Co.,ltd
Address : Gujia Industrial area, Meicheng Town
Jiande Foreign States
Country : China
Chronology :
On February 18, 2022, ZH Brothers International, Inc. (“ZH Brothers”) was advised by its U.S. based distributor
that it had been made aware of reports that some lug bolts in the 50 amp inlet could not be tightened to the
specified torque level. ZH Brothers worked with its distributor which took steps to quarantine the product and
ZH Brothers commenced a product review to better understand these reports. On March 2, 2022, ZH Brothers
identified certain batches of 50 amp inlets where the metal used in the lug bolts material did not appear to
have been produced to the specified hardness and began to produce new 50 amp inlets with correct lug
material. The investigation found that if the lug bolts could not be properly tightened, there is a risk of
electrical arcing in the gaps between the wire and inlet loosens over time. On March 11, 2022, ZH Brothers
decided that a safety-related defect exists in certain 50 amp inlets.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The recall remedy program will be conducted by the vehicle
manufacturers affected by this issue. ZH Brothers will reimburse for costs
associated with the inspection and if necessary, replacement of the 50 amp
inlet related to this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The remedy component will include lug bolts with metal that meets the
hardness specification.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The remedy component will include lug bolts that with metal that meets
hardness specification.
Since 3/2/2022
Recall Schedule :
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Recall Schedule : ZH Brothers will notify affected manufacturers and distributors by firstclass
mail upon NHTSA’s approval of the customer notification letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 15, 2022 – APR 20, 2022
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 : Heartland RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Forest River
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5748256242
Name : Patrick Industries
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5746126271
Name : Alliance RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 2602292621
Name : Keystone RV Company
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-023 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Grand Design RV
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5746127541
Name : Jayco Inc.
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 9375411405
Name : Mobile Tech Trailers and Conversions
Address : NR
NR
Country : US
Company Phone : 5742293818
* NR – Not Reported
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