Large Recall NHTSA · 09E059000 Reported November 13, 2009

Aftermarket cigarette lighter adapter

Belkin International, Inc. · N/A · 241,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E059000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Belkin International, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
241,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 13, 2009

Defect Summary

Belkin is recalling certain aftermarket tunebase cigarette lighter adapters sold for use in motor vehicles. the products being recalled are tunebase fm with hands-free, model no. F8z441 / f8z441ea, tunebase direct with hands-free, model no. F8z442 / f8z442ea, and tunebase fm with clear scan, model no. F8z176 / f8z176eablk. the plastic washer can cause an electrical short circuit when plugged into a vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter.

Safety Consequence

If the adapter is plugged in for a long period of time, a short circuit could occur, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Belkin will notify owners of record and replace the adapters free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2009. owners may contact belkin traffic at 1-317-837-7308.

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 Belkin International, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09E059000 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 09E059000

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

What is recall 09E059000?

NHTSA recall 09E059000 was issued by Belkin International, Inc. on November 13, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket cigarette lighter adapter. The recall affects approximately 241,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Belkin International, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E059000 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.