Electrical systemRecall 14V-070 · Chevrolet and Ford vehicles
Monroe Truck Equipment recall 14V-070 covers 22 Chevrolet and Ford vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2005 to October 31, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Battery Equalizers/Converters May IgniteNHTSA