Cottrell 3.5-CAR CS, 4-CAR CS, C-11LT, C-11LT Screw and 15 more (2005-2012): Electrical system
Recall 14V028000 · Jan 30, 2014 · Cottrell, Inc.
779
vehicles affected
779
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V028000
- Date
- Jan 30, 2014
- Maker
- Cottrell, Inc.
- Units affected
- 779
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2005-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
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.
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 covered
19 models, 42 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cottrell | 3.5-Car CS | 2011 |
| Cottrell | 4-Car CS | 2008-2010 |
| Cottrell | C-11LT | 2005, 2007-2008, 2012 |
| Cottrell | C-11LT Screw | 2005 |
| Cottrell | C-7510ST | 2007 |
| Cottrell | C-7512 | 2007 |
| Cottrell | C-7512MST | 2005-2007 |
| Cottrell | CS-6SD | 2006 |
| Cottrell | CX-09HCS | 2007-2010 |
| Cottrell | CX-09LS | 2007-2008 |
| Cottrell | CX-09LS2 | 2007-2009, 2011-2012 |
| Cottrell | CX-09LS3 | 2008, 2010 |
| Cottrell | CX-09LS3-Can | 2010 |
| Cottrell | CX-09LST | 2007 |
| Cottrell | CX-11HCS | 2008-2011 |
| Cottrell | CX-11HCS-SUV | 2011-2012 |
| Cottrell | CX-6MST | 2008-2009, 2012 |
| Cottrell | CX-7 | 2009 |
| Cottrell | CX-7MST | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V028000?
19 models: Cottrell 3.5-Car CS (2011), Cottrell 4-Car CS (2008-2010), Cottrell C-11LT (2005, 2007-2008, 2012) and 16 more, about 779 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V028000?
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.
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.