Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E038000 Reported April 27, 2016

Power control module short circuit

Hale Products Inc · N/A · 56,220 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E038000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
56,220
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 27, 2016
Completion Rate
0.38

Defect Summary

Hale products inc. (hale) is recalling certain class 1 es-key power control modules, models pdm, hdpdm, sn, and snii, manufactured february 28, 2006, to april 6, 2016. the affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function such as causing a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. a short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Hale will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses to outputs, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2016. owners may contact hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.

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 Hale Products Inc dealer and reference recall ID 16E038000 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 16E038000

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

What is recall 16E038000?

NHTSA recall 16E038000 was issued by Hale Products Inc on April 27, 2016. It addresses: Power control module short circuit. The recall affects approximately 56,220 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hale Products Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E038000 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.