Cottrell recall: Electrical system
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Cottrell 3.5-Car Cs 2011
- Cottrell 4-Car Cs 2008–2010
- Cottrell C-11Lt 2005, 2007–2008, 2012
- Cottrell C-11Lt Screw 2005
- Cottrell C-7510St 2007
- Cottrell C-7512 2007
- Cottrell C-7512Mst 2005–2007
- Cottrell Cs-6Sd 2006
- Cottrell Cx-09Hcs 2007–2010
- Cottrell Cx-09Ls 2007–2008
- Cottrell Cx-09Ls2 2007–2009, 2011–2012
- Cottrell Cx-09Ls3 2008, 2010
- Cottrell Cx-09Ls3-Can 2010
- Cottrell Cx-09Lst 2007
- Cottrell Cx-11Hcs 2008–2011
- Cottrell Cx-11Hcs-Suv 2011–2012
- Cottrell Cx-6Mst 2008–2009, 2012
- Cottrell Cx-7 2009
- Cottrell Cx-7Mst 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V028000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Cottrell, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2014
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 779
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.