Ford F-750; Freightliner M2; GMC C5500; International 4300 and 2 more (2008-2011): Electrical system
Recall 14V186000 · Apr 8, 2014 · DUECO Inc.
34
vehicles affected
34
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V186000
- Date
- Apr 8, 2014
- Maker
- DUECO Inc.
- Units affected
- 34
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2008-2011
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
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.
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 covered
6 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-750 | 2011 |
| Freightliner | M2 | 2010 |
| GMC | C5500 | 2008-2009 |
| International | 4300 | 2009-2011 |
| International | 4400 | 2010 |
| International | 7400 | 2009, 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V186000?
6 models: Ford F-750 (2011), Freightliner M2 (2010), GMC C5500 (2008-2009) and 3 more, about 34 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V186000?
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.
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.