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NHTSA Campaign 14V028000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Issued by Cottrell, Inc. · Reported Jan 30, 2014 · 779 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
COTTRELL 3.5-CAR CS 2011 779
COTTRELL 4-CAR CS 2008 779
COTTRELL 4-CAR CS 2009 779
COTTRELL 4-CAR CS 2010 779
COTTRELL C-11LT 2005 779
COTTRELL C-11LT 2007 779
COTTRELL C-11LT 2008 779
COTTRELL C-11LT 2012 779
COTTRELL C-11LT SCREW 2005 779
COTTRELL C-7510ST 2007 779
COTTRELL C-7512 2007 779
COTTRELL C-7512MST 2005 779
COTTRELL C-7512MST 2006 779
COTTRELL C-7512MST 2007 779
COTTRELL CS-6SD 2006 779
COTTRELL CX-09HCS 2007 779
COTTRELL CX-09HCS 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-09HCS 2009 779
COTTRELL CX-09HCS 2010 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS 2007 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS2 2007 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS2 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS2 2009 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS2 2011 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS2 2012 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS3 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS3 2010 779
COTTRELL CX-09LS3-CAN 2010 779
COTTRELL CX-09LST 2007 779
COTTRELL CX-11HCS 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-11HCS 2009 779
COTTRELL CX-11HCS 2010 779
COTTRELL CX-11HCS 2011 779
COTTRELL CX-11HCS-SUV 2011 779
COTTRELL CX-11HCS-SUV 2012 779
COTTRELL CX-6MST 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-6MST 2009 779
COTTRELL CX-6MST 2012 779
COTTRELL CX-7 2009 779
COTTRELL CX-7MST 2008 779
COTTRELL CX-7MST 2009 779

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.