2010–2012 Azure Dynamics Balance Hybrid Recall: Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 12V095000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 6, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
AZURE DYNAMICS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 BALANCE HYBRID VEHICLES MANUFACTURED ON A FORD E450 CHASSIS. IF THE LOW TEMPERATURE RADIATOR FANS SEIZE, THE FUSE MAY BLOW, WHICH WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT TO LOSE POWER, SINCE IT IS ON THE SAME CIRCUIT.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
AZURE DYNAMICS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE WIRING HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AZURE DYNAMICS AT 1-866-473-1636.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Dynamics | Balance Hybrid | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V095000 (manufacturer number 501331-FSA). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.