Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Vehicle constantly blows fuses
Wrong type of fuse used
Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels
®
thermal
fuse in the battery. Make sure the Power Wheels
®
thermal fuse is properly installed in the battery.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Child is switching between
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
FORWARD and REVERSE
between FORWARD and REVERSE.
without stopping.
Loud clacking or grinding
Broken gears
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
noise from a motor-gearbox
center for diagnosis and repair.
Charger gets warm during use
It is normal for some chargers to get
No action required.
warm during use and is not reason
for concern. Some chargers do not
If your charger does not get warm during
get warm during use.
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Battery makes a sizzling or
It is normal for some batteries to
No action required.
gurgling noise when charging
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for
If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly
concern. Some batteries do not
during charging, it does not mean that it is
make noise or swell while charging.
not accepting the charge.
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
authorized service center (see page 28) or contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Affairs toll-free at
1-800-348-0751.
Helpful Hint:
For faster service when calling Consumer Affairs, completely charge the battery before calling and have the
following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• an extra Power Wheels
®
thermal fuse is helpful.
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Problems and Solutions Guide