Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E033000 Reported May 30, 2002

Milwaukee/automotive battery charger

Q: What is recall 02E033000?

NHTSA recall 02E033000 was issued by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. on May 30, 2002. It addresses: Milwaukee/automotive battery charger. The recall affects approximately 18,011 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. · Equipment · 18,011 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E033000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

18,011

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 30, 2002

Defect Summary

Equipment description: automotive battery charges, cat no. 48-59-0184 (all serial numbers). this charger was also packaged with the automotive 18 volt impact wrench kit, catalog number 9079-23 (serial numbers 241a40152001 thru 241a402080126. the charger can overheat.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a fire, possibly causing personal injury or property damage.

Corrective Action

Owner notification began april 1, 2002 and customers should stop using this product immediately and will receive a new charger free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact milwaukee electric tool corporation at 800-414-6527.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 02E033000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02E033000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E033000?

NHTSA recall 02E033000 was issued by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. on May 30, 2002. It addresses: Milwaukee/automotive battery charger. The recall affects approximately 18,011 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E033000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.