The defect
Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 auto transporter vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers 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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Cottrell, Inc., will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cottrell toll-free at 1-866-299-2690 ext. 313.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cottrell 3.5-CAR CS | 2011 |
| Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Cottrell C-11LT | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012 |
| Cottrell C-11LT Screw | 2005 |
| Cottrell C-7510ST | 2007 |
| Cottrell C-7512 | 2007 |
| Cottrell C-7512MST | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Cottrell CS-6SD | 2006 |
| Cottrell CX-09HCS | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS | 2007, 2008 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS2 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS3 | 2008, 2010 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS3-CAN | 2010 |
| Cottrell CX-09LST | 2007 |
| Cottrell CX-11HCS | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Cottrell CX-11HCS-SUV | 2011, 2012 |
| Cottrell CX-6MST | 2008, 2009, 2012 |
| Cottrell CX-7 | 2009 |
| Cottrell CX-7MST | 2008, 2009 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottrell 3.5-CAR CS | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell 4-CAR CS | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-11LT | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-11LT | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-11LT | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-11LT | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-11LT Screw | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-7510ST | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-7512 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-7512MST | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-7512MST | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell C-7512MST | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CS-6SD | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09HCS | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09HCS | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09HCS | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09HCS | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS2 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS2 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS2 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS2 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS2 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS3 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS3 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LS3-CAN | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Cottrell CX-09LST | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2014
83 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the electrical system; Cottrell, Inc. filed 4 campaigns in all.
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| 14V795000 16 Dec 2014 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 14V749000 24 Nov 2014 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 14V722000 10 Nov 2014 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 14V714000 7 Nov 2014 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 14V699000 4 Nov 2014 | Keystone RV Company |
| 14V690000 3 Nov 2014 | Airstream, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014