Safety Recall NHTSA · 07E096000 Reported November 9, 2007

Battery booster cables

Autozone Parts, Inc. · Electrical System · 90,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07E096000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
90,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 9, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain valucraft 8 and 10 gauge booster cables imported and sold by autozone as aftermarket equipment used to jump start automobiles and other motorized equipment including motorcycles, atvs, boats, and lawn equipment having discharged batteries. these battery cables are either stamped 8ga or 10ga. some of these cables were assembled incorrectly. on one of the cables, the red clamp was attached to the negative side and the black clamp was attached to the positive side. this may result in reverse polarity.

Safety Consequence

Reverse polarity has the potential to cause damage to the vehicle battery as well as property damage and personal injury. a vehicle's battery may burst under these conditions.

Corrective Action

Autozone will offer a full refund or replacement for the affected booster cables. the recall began on november 25, 2007.

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 Autozone Parts, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07E096000 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 07E096000

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

What is recall 07E096000?

NHTSA recall 07E096000 was issued by Autozone Parts, Inc. on November 9, 2007. It addresses: Battery booster cables. The recall affects approximately 90,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autozone Parts, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E096000 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.