Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E022000 Reported April 4, 2003

Honeywell/prestone jumpit plus/overheating

Honeywell International, Inc. · N/A · 13,706 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E022000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Honeywell International, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
13,706
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 4, 2003

Defect Summary

Prestone jumpit! plus portable power source, part no. As901, manufactured between january 17 and march 7, 2003. during the manufacturing process, three housing srcews affix the head of the air compressor to the cylinder. inconsistent application of these screws may inhibit movement of the piston, causing the cylinder to lock up or be rendered inoperative, thereby drawing excessive current, yeilding heat.

Safety Consequence

This may cause the wire insulation to melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Honeywell has notified the wal-mart stores and will place posters of the product recall within these stores. customers will receive full credit for returned products. notification began april 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honeywell at 479-271-7934.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honeywell International, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E022000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E022000

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

What is recall 03E022000?

NHTSA recall 03E022000 was issued by Honeywell International, Inc. on April 4, 2003. It addresses: Honeywell/prestone jumpit plus/overheating. The recall affects approximately 13,706 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honeywell International, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E022000 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.