Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C7500
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
14V070000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Monroe Truck Equipment
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22
Date Owners Notified
20140324
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20140211