NHTSA recall 14V-186 (14V186000)
electrical system recall reported April 8, 2014 - about 34 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V186000
- Also written as
- 14V-186
- Reported
- April 8, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~34
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power 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)
DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1-800-558-4004.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-186 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.