Liftmoore recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Liftmoore, Inc. is recalling Sure Power Battery Equalizers, part number 12040E00, sold as replacement parts for installation and use on certain 2001 through 2006 6036WX crane trucks. 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
Liftmoore will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. Owners may contact Liftmoore customer service at 1-713-688-5533. Liftmoore's number for this recall is 13E-050.
Vehicles covered
- Liftmoore 6036Wx Truck Crane 2001–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V481000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Liftmoore, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 30, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2000 to Aug 18, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 13E-050
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.