Schwing recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Schwing America, Inc. (Schwing) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S39SX, S43SX, S58SX and S61SX concrete pump trucks 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.
What could happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Schwing America, Inc. will notify owners, and will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Schwing at 1-888-724-9464.
Vehicles covered
- Schwing S39Sx 2012–2013
- Schwing S43Sx 2012–2013
- Schwing S58Sx 2012–2013
- Schwing S61Sx 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V035000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Schwing America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 4, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 127
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
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.