Ford / Freightliner / Gmc and more recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-750 2011
- Freightliner M2 2010
- Gmc C5500 2008–2009
- International 4300 2009–2011
- International 4400 2010
- International 7400 2009, 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V186000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Dueco Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- May 29, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 34
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- E-One / Freightliner / International and more recall: Equipment Nov 20, 2017
- International recall: Steering Nov 17, 2010
- International recall: Exterior lighting Oct 5, 2010
- International recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2010
- International recall: Exterior lighting May 18, 2023
- Ferrara / Freightliner / International and more recall: Equipment Feb 5, 2018
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.