Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E039000 Reported June 26, 2003

Blue sea systems/t-1 circuit breaker/fire

Q: What is recall 03E039000?

NHTSA recall 03E039000 was issued by Blue Sea Systems on June 26, 2003. It addresses: Blue sea systems/t-1 circuit breaker/fire. The recall affects approximately 4,601 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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.

Blue Sea Systems · Electrical System · 4,601 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E039000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Blue Sea Systems

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

4,601

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 26, 2003

Defect Summary

T-1 thermal circuit breakers, surface mount and panel mount. If the circuit "on" position after the unit is tripped and the circuit contacts weld together, heat may be generated that may damage attached or adjacent wiring creating a risk of fire.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a fire, serious injury or possibly death could occur.

Corrective Action

Blue sea systems will replace the defective circuit breakers with bussman 185 series circuit breakers free of charge. owner notification began may 23, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue sea systems at 360-738-8230.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Sea Systems dealer and reference recall ID 03E039000 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 03E039000

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

What is recall 03E039000?

NHTSA recall 03E039000 was issued by Blue Sea Systems on June 26, 2003. It addresses: Blue sea systems/t-1 circuit breaker/fire. The recall affects approximately 4,601 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Sea Systems dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E039000 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.