Recall 14V028000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Report Date
20140130
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
42 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2005 COTTRELL C-11LT
2005 COTTRELL C-11LT SCREW
2005 COTTRELL C-7512MST
2006 COTTRELL C-7512MST
2006 COTTRELL CS-6SD
2007 COTTRELL C-11LT
2007 COTTRELL C-7510ST
2007 COTTRELL C-7512
2007 COTTRELL C-7512MST
2007 COTTRELL CX-09HCS
2007 COTTRELL CX-09LS
2007 COTTRELL CX-09LS2
2007 COTTRELL CX-09LST
2008 COTTRELL 4-CAR CS
2008 COTTRELL C-11LT
2008 COTTRELL CX-09HCS
2008 COTTRELL CX-09LS
2008 COTTRELL CX-09LS2
2008 COTTRELL CX-09LS3
2008 COTTRELL CX-11HCS
2008 COTTRELL CX-6MST
2008 COTTRELL CX-7MST
2009 COTTRELL 4-CAR CS
2009 COTTRELL CX-09HCS
2009 COTTRELL CX-09LS2
2009 COTTRELL CX-11HCS
2009 COTTRELL CX-6MST
2009 COTTRELL CX-7
2009 COTTRELL CX-7MST
2010 COTTRELL 4-CAR CS
2010 COTTRELL CX-09HCS
2010 COTTRELL CX-09LS3
2010 COTTRELL CX-09LS3-CAN
2010 COTTRELL CX-11HCS
2011 COTTRELL 3.5-CAR CS
2011 COTTRELL CX-09LS2
2011 COTTRELL CX-11HCS
2011 COTTRELL CX-11HCS-SUV
2012 COTTRELL C-11LT
2012 COTTRELL CX-09LS2
2012 COTTRELL CX-11HCS-SUV
2012 COTTRELL CX-6MST

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.