NHTSA Campaign 14V186000

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

Issued by DUECO Inc. · Reported Apr 8, 2014 · 34 vehicles affected

What's wrong

DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, 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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1-800-558-4004.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-750 2011 34
FREIGHTLINER M2 2010 34
GMC C5500 2008 34
GMC C5500 2009 34
INTERNATIONAL 4300 2009 34
INTERNATIONAL 4300 2010 34
INTERNATIONAL 4300 2011 34
INTERNATIONAL 4400 2010 34
INTERNATIONAL 7400 2009 34
INTERNATIONAL 7400 2011 34

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V186000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.