Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V028000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Cottrell, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-01-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V028000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
Cottrell, Inc.
Vehicles affected
779
Reported to NHTSA
2014-01-30
Owners notified
2014-02-27

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 risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

42 model years across 19 models.

ModelYears on record
COTTRELL 3.5-CAR CS2011
COTTRELL 4-CAR CS2010 2009 2008
COTTRELL C-11LT2012 2008 2007 2005
COTTRELL C-11LT Screw2005
COTTRELL C-7510ST2007
COTTRELL C-75122007
COTTRELL C-7512MST2007 2006 2005
COTTRELL CS-6SD2006
COTTRELL CX-09HCS2010 2009 2008 2007
COTTRELL CX-09LS2008 2007
COTTRELL CX-09LS22012 2011 2009 2008 2007
COTTRELL CX-09LS32010 2008
COTTRELL CX-09LS3-CAN2010
COTTRELL CX-09LST2007
COTTRELL CX-11HCS2011 2010 2009 2008
COTTRELL CX-11HCS-SUV2012 2011
COTTRELL CX-6MST2012 2009 2008
COTTRELL CX-72009
COTTRELL CX-7MST2009 2008

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.