NHTSA Recall # | 102055 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V070000 |
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Manufacturer | Monroe Truck Equipment |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 24/03/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/05/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 11/02/14 |
Report created | 26/02/14 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 22 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | 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). |