Chevrolet C7500, C7500NA, Tahoe; Ford F-350 and 1 more (2005-2009): Electrical system
Recall 14V070000 · Feb 11, 2014 · Monroe Truck Equipment
22
vehicles affected
22
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V070000
- Date
- Feb 11, 2014
- Maker
- Monroe Truck Equipment
- Units affected
- 22
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2005-2009
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V070000?
5 models: Chevrolet C7500 (2006, 2009), Chevrolet C7500NA (2008), Chevrolet Tahoe (2005-2006) and 2 more, about 22 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.