Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E075000 Reported September 15, 2015

Portable rechargeable jump-starter may overheat

Old World Industries, Llc · Electrical System · 683 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15E075000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
683
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 15, 2015
Completion Rate
68.96

Defect Summary

Old world industries, llc (old world) is recalling certain peak lithium rechargeable jump-starters, model pkc0ls, manufactured december 22, 2014, to march 24, 2015. the affected jump-starters contain a lithium battery that may overheat.

Safety Consequence

If the battery overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Old world will notify owners, and distributors will refund purchasers the cost of the jump-starter and the return shipping charges. the recall began on october 30, 2015. owners may contact old world customer service at 1-847-559-2000.

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 Old World Industries, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15E075000 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 15E075000

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

What is recall 15E075000?

NHTSA recall 15E075000 was issued by Old World Industries, Llc on September 15, 2015. It addresses: Portable rechargeable jump-starter may overheat. The recall affects approximately 683 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Old World Industries, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E075000 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.