2012 Azure Dynamics Balance Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2012-03-06 · campaign 12V095000 · 261 vehicles
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.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2012-01-27 · TSB-501335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
azure dynamics: if vehicle is operated in a conventional mode, there may be a discharge on the battery li-ion high voltage pack. *pe
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.