Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 14V-028 · Cottrell vehicles
Cottrell, Inc. recall 14V-028 covers 779 Cottrell vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 auto transporter vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers 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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Cottrell, Inc., will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cottrell toll-free at 1-866-299-2690 ext. 313.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 79 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Battery Equalizers/Converters May IgniteNHTSA