Vehicle recall 12V095000 · March 6, 2012
2010-2012 Azure Dynamics Balance Hybrid
If the low temperature radiator fans seize, the fuse may blow, which will cause the vehicle control unit to lose power, since it is on the same circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Azure dynamics is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 balance hybrid vehicles manufactured on a Ford E450 chassis. If the low temperature radiator fans seize, the fuse may blow, which will cause the vehicle control unit to lose power, since it is on the same circuit.
- Consequence
- If this condition occurs, the vehicle will stall and cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Azure dynamics will notify owners and dealers will upgrade the wiring harnesses free of charge. The safety recall began during February 2012. Owners may contact azure dynamics at 1-866-473-1636.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2012
- Filed by
- AZURE DYNAMICS CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 501331-FSA
- Owner notification
- February 15, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 261
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Azure Dynamics Balance Hybrid (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
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