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Electrical - Cell Chargers Blow Fuse to Accessory Socket

Model All Model

Group Body Electrical System(92)

Number KT2009112001

Date Friday, November 20, 2009

Area N.America

Subject
Fuse For Power Accessory Socket And Cigar Lighter Blown Due To The Use Of Aftermarket Cellular Chargers Or Similar Plug In Devices

- Description

Fuse For Power Accessory Socket And Cigar Lighter Blown Due To The Use Of Aftermarket Cellular Chargers Of Similar Plug In Devices

Customers should be advised against the use of some kinds of inexpensive aftermarket cell phone chargers (or similar plug in devices) due to their use of a removable in-line fuse which causes susceptibility to haveing small parts detach and short out across the receptacle terminal. If you incounter a blown fuse for Power Accessory Socket and Cigar Lighter inquire with the customer as to which brand of cell phone charger etc. they are currently using and advise them to discontinue the use where applicable. Parching an approved cell phone charger from their cell phone carrier's Online or retail store should correct this condition.