Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V070000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22


Manufacturer: Monroe Truck Equipment

SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.