TRAILSTAR TAHOE 2005: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Make : TRAILSTAR | Model : TAHOE | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 2005-01-01 - 2006-05-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V070000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-03-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-02-11 | Date Added to Database: 2014-02-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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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. |
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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:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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