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2011 FORD F-750 Recall - Campaign #14V186000

 
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2011 FORD F-750 RECALL - #14V186000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2011 FORD F-750
Manufacturer DUECO Inc.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 4/16/2014
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/29/2014
# Affected 34
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Description 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.
Consequences Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action 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.
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 2011 FORD F-750 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

2011 FORD F-750 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
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