2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE RECALL - #14V070000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE |
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| Manufacturer |
Monroe Truck Equipment |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2005 - 5/30/2006 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/2014 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/2014 |
| # Affected |
22 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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Comments
9/15/2010 - kris
have a 2005 tahoe z71, it has had problems with the 4wd not switching right and i stopped at the store came out and the truck was locked in 4wd low and now i have 2 try and fix it, and as i have searched i found that i am not the only one i have been searching for ten minutes and already found least 6 other people that has had the same problem.....