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Cottrell CX-7 Recall 14V028: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

NHTSA campaign 14V028, reported January 30, 2014, 779 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V028Cottrell, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Cottrell 3.5-CAR CS2011
Cottrell 4-CAR CS200820092010
Cottrell C-11LT2005200720082012
Cottrell C-11LT Screw2005
Cottrell C-7510ST2007
Cottrell C-75122007
Cottrell C-7512MST200520062007
Cottrell CS-6SD2006
Cottrell CX-09HCS2007200820092010
Cottrell CX-09LS20072008
Cottrell CX-09LS220072008200920112012
Cottrell CX-09LS320082010
Cottrell CX-09LS3-CAN2010
Cottrell CX-09LST2007
Cottrell CX-11HCS2008200920102011
Cottrell CX-11HCS-SUV20112012
Cottrell CX-6MST200820092012
Cottrell CX-72009
Cottrell CX-7MST20082009