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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system (Ustart)

Vehicle equipment recall 18E-093. NHTSA received Ioxus Corporation’s report on Sep 25, 2018.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Ioxus Corporation’s report on Sep 25, 2018. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

If moisture enters the storage module, it can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Ioxus Corporation (Ioxus) is recalling certain uStart energy storage modules, part number UST12V1100G31-ISA.

The overlay seal may delaminate over time, allowing moisture to enter.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
  • NHTSA’s part: Electrical system.

What should you do?

Ioxus will work with vehicle manufacturers and provide an improved uStart energy module storage units, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ioxus customer service at 1-877-751-4222. This recall is superseded by 19E-078.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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.safercar.gov.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- A description of the basis for your company’s determination of the recall population (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(2)).- A description of how the products to be recalled differ from similar products that are not included in the recall (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(2)).

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 3,877 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Ustart Energy Storage ModuleBuilt from Apr 3, 2017 to Nov 17, 2017

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Ioxus Corporation.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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