Alternator cable routing
Defect Summary
All american specialty vehicles is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 spirit of mobility transit buses manufactured from january 1, 2009, through april 11, 2010, and equipped with penn tex 200 amp alternators. these vehicles have the positive cable from the rear of the alternator routed over the transmission dipstick tube to the positive battery terminal and can become pinched between the blower motor housing and the transmission dipstick tube. the pinching may cause the cables protective convolute and insulation to wear through to the wire. This cable is always "hot" (carrying electrical current).
Safety Consequence
An exposed cable carrying electrical current could generate sufficient heat to ignite the transmission fluid within the tube which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will perform the necessary repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on december 14, 2010. owners may contact all american specialty vehicles customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
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FAQ: Recall 10V582000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V582000?
NHTSA recall 10V582000 was issued by All American Specialty Vehicles, Llc on November 18, 2010. It addresses: Alternator cable routing. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized All American Specialty Vehicles, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V582000 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.