NHTSA Recall 14V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V070000; Date: Feb. 11, 2014
once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet C7500; 2008 Chevrolet C7500; 2009 Chevrolet C7500; 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2009 Ford F-350; 2009 Ford F-450 Sd
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Monroe Truck Equipment
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
Monroe truck equipment (monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet c7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford f-350, and f-450 vehicles, equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
How to Fix:
Monroe will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 2014
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