Electrical systemRecall 14V-035 · Schwing vehicles
Schwing America, Inc. recall 14V-035 covers 127 Schwing vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Schwing America, Inc. (Schwing) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S39SX, S43SX, S58SX and S61SX concrete pump trucks 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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Schwing America, Inc. will notify owners, and will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Schwing at 1-888-724-9464.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 23 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
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