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
4-CAR CS
Year
2009
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