Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V186000

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

DUECO Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-04-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V186000

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

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
DUECO Inc.
Vehicles affected
34
Reported to NHTSA
2014-04-08
Owners notified
2014-05-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-7502011
FREIGHTLINER M22010
GMC C55002009 2008
INTERNATIONAL 43002011 2010 2009
INTERNATIONAL 44002010
INTERNATIONAL 74002011 2009

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.