Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or 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
Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Safety risk
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
123,592
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-05
Owners notified
2005-10-14
Defect description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Safety risk
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
23
121,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
16
75,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
12
71,000 mi
Service brakes
11
69,642 mi
Structure: body
9
101,294 mi
Air bags
6
125,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
5
85,000 mi
Power train
3
49,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
43,320 mi
Steering
3
60,000 mi
Unknown or other
3
86,000 mi
Child seat
2
26,261 mi
Engine
2
—
Engine and engine cooling
2
59,082 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
38,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
2
70,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
2
85,000 mi
Seat belts
2
—
Structure: body: tailgate
2
185,000 mi
Suspension
2
760 mi
Tires
2
147,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
2
38,000 mi
Wheels
2
42,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
85,000 mi
Electrical system: horn
1
31,222 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
1
—
Exterior lighting: back up lights
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
70,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
1
31,222 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
66,000 mi
Parking brake
1
30,000 mi
Seats
1
190,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
1
85,000 mi
Steering: column
1
9,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1
—
Structure
1
107,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members
1
13,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
69,642 mi
Tires: sidewall
1
19,700 mi
Tires: tread/belt
1
114,015 mi
Visibility
1
76,000 mi
The 2005 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.