FORD F-450 SD 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V070000

Make Model Year
FORD F-450 SD 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-03-24 2014-02-11 2014-02-26

Production Dates: 2011-10-01 - 2011-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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 recall began on March 24, 2014. 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.