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NHTSA campaign 14V028000

Cottrell, Inc. recall 14V028000

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.

Reported 01/30/2014

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2012 Cottrell C-11LTView records2012 Cottrell CX-09LS2View records2012 Cottrell CX-11HCS-SUVView records2012 Cottrell CX-6MSTView records2011 Cottrell 3.5-CAR CSView records2011 Cottrell CX-09LS2View records2011 Cottrell CX-11HCSView records2011 Cottrell CX-11HCS-SUVView records2010 Cottrell 4-CAR CSView records2010 Cottrell CX-09HCSView records2010 Cottrell CX-09LS3View records2010 Cottrell CX-09LS3-CANView records2010 Cottrell CX-11HCSView records2009 Cottrell 4-CAR CSView records2009 Cottrell CX-09HCSView records2009 Cottrell CX-09LS2View records2009 Cottrell CX-11HCSView records2009 Cottrell CX-6MSTView records2009 Cottrell CX-7View records2009 Cottrell CX-7MSTView records2008 Cottrell 4-CAR CSView records2008 Cottrell C-11LTView records2008 Cottrell CX-09HCSView records2008 Cottrell CX-09LSView records2008 Cottrell CX-09LS2View records2008 Cottrell CX-09LS3View records2008 Cottrell CX-11HCSView records2008 Cottrell CX-6MSTView records2008 Cottrell CX-7MSTView records2007 Cottrell C-11LTView records2007 Cottrell C-7510STView records2007 Cottrell C-7512View records2007 Cottrell C-7512MSTView records2007 Cottrell CX-09HCSView records2007 Cottrell CX-09LSView records2007 Cottrell CX-09LS2View records2007 Cottrell CX-09LSTView records2006 Cottrell C-7512MSTView records2006 Cottrell CS-6SDView records2005 Cottrell C-11LTView records2005 Cottrell C-11LT SCREWView records2005 Cottrell C-7512MSTView records