Hv recall

[fastbaja5b]

..just noticed on the HPI Savage Flux XS forums that there are a LOT of ESC Flameouts there (rebadged Sidewinder SV2)

.....so the issues may not just be the MMMXL!

[FG101C]

Would it be safe to say that the factory Castle contracted to build these decided to cut costs and use cheaper parts not originally specified by Castle?

Just a thought.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by FG101C

Would it be safe to say that the factory Castle contracted to build these decided to cut costs and use cheaper parts not originally specified by Castle?

Just a thought.

It seems like the component manufacturer skimped and lowered their quality.

From the recall notice:

The performance of a component used in the Castle ICE HV 60, ICE HV 80, ICE HV 120, ICE HV 160, Mamba XL and HYDRA ICE HV controllers has changed from the original specifications for that part. This tolerance change may lead to failure of the affected controllers.

[molak]

Originally Posted by FG101C

Would it be safe to say that the factory Castle contracted to build these decided to cut costs and use cheaper parts not originally specified by Castle?

Just a thought.

ESC are made by Castle in their own facility in the US..

[padrino]

Originally Posted by molak

ESC are made by Castle in their own facility in the US..

I've been in this position myself, the component manufacturer changed tolerances and engineering did not catch the change or was not properly notified of the change.

I was involved with a similar situation where engineering was given an updated data sheet for an IC on a board and didn't catch it so millions of dollars later we had to recall and change everything, in the end it killed a product and cost 5M+, all for a 0.10 cent part.