NHTSA recall 14V-070 (14V070000)
electrical system recall reported February 11, 2014 - about 22 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V070000
- Also written as
- 14V-070
- Reported
- February 11, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~22
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-070 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.