ALTEC 7400 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 7400 | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V186000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-05-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-04-08 | Date Added to Database: 2014-04-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 34 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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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. |
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