Cottrell 3.5-Car Cs (2011) – 14V028000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

COTTRELL

Model Of Vehicle

3.5-CAR CS

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

14V028000

Component Description

Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

Effect Of Defect

Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Cottrell, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

779

Date Owners Notified

20140227

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Cottrell, Inc.

Date Report Received

20140130

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard