Safety Recall NHTSA · 80E018000 Reported August 25, 1980

Equipment:electric equipment:battery charge

Q: What is recall 80E018000?

NHTSA recall 80E018000 was issued by Applied Power, Inc. on August 25, 1980. It addresses: Equipment:electric equipment:battery charge. The recall affects approximately 35,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Applied Power, Inc. · Equipment · 35,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

80E018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Applied Power, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

35,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 25, 1980

Defect Summary

An adhesive clip which holds the wire bundle within the charger to the interior of the charger could fail. Under conditions of extreme use, a short between the primary and secondary circuits of the charger could result.

Corrective Action

A tie will be inserted to fasten the wire bundle to the meter bracket and a circuit breaker will be installed in the secondary circuit without charge to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Applied Power, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 80E018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 80E018000

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

What is recall 80E018000?

NHTSA recall 80E018000 was issued by Applied Power, Inc. on August 25, 1980. It addresses: Equipment:electric equipment:battery charge. The recall affects approximately 35,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Applied Power, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80E018000 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.