NHTSA safety recall

Recall 14V028000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — Cottrell · reported 30 Jan 2014 · 779 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
14V028000
Filed by
Cottrell, Inc.
Report received
30 Jan 2014
Owners notified
27 Feb 2014
Potentially affected
779

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2011 Cottrell 3.5-car Cs 2008 Cottrell 4-car Cs 2009 Cottrell 4-car Cs 2010 Cottrell 4-car Cs 2005 Cottrell C-11lt 2007 Cottrell C-11lt 2008 Cottrell C-11lt 2012 Cottrell C-11lt 2005 Cottrell C-11lt Screw 2007 Cottrell C-7510st 2007 Cottrell C-7512 2005 Cottrell C-7512mst 2006 Cottrell C-7512mst 2007 Cottrell C-7512mst 2006 Cottrell Cs-6sd 2007 Cottrell Cx-09hcs 2008 Cottrell Cx-09hcs 2009 Cottrell Cx-09hcs 2010 Cottrell Cx-09hcs 2007 Cottrell Cx-09ls 2008 Cottrell Cx-09ls 2007 Cottrell Cx-09ls2 2008 Cottrell Cx-09ls2 2009 Cottrell Cx-09ls2 2011 Cottrell Cx-09ls2 2012 Cottrell Cx-09ls2 2008 Cottrell Cx-09ls3 2010 Cottrell Cx-09ls3 2010 Cottrell Cx-09ls3-can 2007 Cottrell Cx-09lst 2008 Cottrell Cx-11hcs 2009 Cottrell Cx-11hcs 2010 Cottrell Cx-11hcs 2011 Cottrell Cx-11hcs 2011 Cottrell Cx-11hcs-suv 2012 Cottrell Cx-11hcs-suv 2008 Cottrell Cx-6mst 2009 Cottrell Cx-6mst 2012 Cottrell Cx-6mst 2009 Cottrell Cx-7 2008 Cottrell Cx-7mst 2009 Cottrell Cx-7mst

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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