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Remy Power Products (Edmond, OK) is recalling roughly 23,000 alternators sold both as replacement equipment and as original equipment because a damaged circuit has the potential to generate sufficient heat to result in an engine compartment fire or heat damage, even when the vehicle is off. That’s because the internal voltage regulator can become damaged by transient voltage that may occur when the regulator and alternator are built, tested and installed.

Remy is notifying owners of record who purchased the alternators as aftermarket equipment. Vehicle manufacturers will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles that included these alternators as original equipment. The affected aftermarket alternators were sold through retail auto parts and service locations between Dec. 28, 2009 and April 9, 2010, and carry the following part numbers:
• 12359 • 21749 • 21816 • 21845
• 8400076 • 91606 • 91608 • 91611
• 21828 • 91609 • 22016
• 91616 • 22022

Remy states in its product safety alert that this potential hazard can only occur with alternators installed into vehicles. This alert does not apply to product not yet installed or removed from vehicles. According to Remy Power Products, no injuries have been reported to date in connection with this alert. All of the aforementioned Remy aftermarket alternators that were purchased or installed between Dec. 28, 2009 and April 9, 2010 should be considered to be potentially affected by this alert.

“If you purchased or had installed into your vehicle a Remy alternator with one of the part numbers listed above between Dec. 28, 2009 and April 9, 2010 it is very important that you take your vehicle to your preferred local automotive service repair shop for an inspection of your alternator. You should have this alternator inspection performed as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of your receipt of this notice,” Remy’s alert reads. “You or the mechanic at the service shop should contact Remy’s customer service immediately at 1-866-372-2088 to receive instructions on how to identify the affected alternator and determine if it needs replacement. If your alternator needs replacement, Remy customer service will make arrangements for the replacement of your alternator without any cost to you or the service shop.

“If you are not able to take your vehicle to a service shop, or if you prefer to perform the inspection and possible replacement yourself, please contact Remy’s customer service immediately at 1-866-372-2088 to receive instructions on how to identify the affected alternator and determine if it needs replacement. If your alternator needs replacement, Remy customer service will immediately make arrangements for the replacement of your alternator without any charge to you.”