GPI GPI PROVEN VALU Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
GPI PROVEN VALU
Brand
GPI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
GENERAL PARTS, INC. is recalling certain GPI PROVEN VALU equipment due to electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator issues. WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR HEAT DAMAGE, EVEN WHEN THE VE.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
GENERAL PARTS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN PROVEN VALU ALTERNATORS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLES, PART NUMBERS 1386A, 8237A, 8237AN, 8274A, 8290A, 8290AN, 8292A, AND 8292AN. THE INTERNAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN BECOME DAMAGED BY TRANSIENT VOLTAGE THAT MAY OCCUR WHEN THE REGULATOR AND ALTERNATOR ARE BUILT, TESTED, AND INSTALLED.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
WHEN THE CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR HEAT DAMAGE, EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
GPI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD WHO PURCHASED THE ALTERNATORS AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GPI AT 1-919-573-3000.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026