2005-2009 Chevrolet C7500, Chevrolet C7500NA and others recall: electrical system
Monroe Truck Equipment reported this safety recall on February 11, 2014. It covers about 22 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22
- reported
- Feb 11, 2014
- owners notified
- Mar 24, 2014
- related complaints
- 152
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V070000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C7500 2006, 2009 20062009
- Chevrolet C7500NA 2008 2008
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2005-2006 20052006
- Ford F-350 2009 2009
- Ford F-450 SD 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 152 complaints about electrical problems.
2006 Chevrolet C75002009 Chevrolet C75002008 Chevrolet C7500NA2005 Chevrolet Tahoe2006 Chevrolet Tahoe2009 Ford F-3502009 Ford F-450 SD
Questions about recall 14V070000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Chevrolet C7500, Chevrolet C7500NA and others electrical system?
Yes. Recall 14V070000, reported on February 11, 2014, covers about 22 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V070000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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