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International 4300 Recall 14V186: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery

NHTSA campaign 14V186, reported April 8, 2014, 34 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V186DUECO Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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

Ford F-7502011
Freightliner M22010
GMC C550020082009
International 4300200920102011
International 44002010
International 740020092011