The defect
Schwing America, Inc. (Schwing) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S39SX, S43SX, S58SX and S61SX concrete pump trucks 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.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Schwing America, Inc. will notify owners, and will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Schwing at 1-888-724-9464.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Schwing S39SX | 2012, 2013 |
| Schwing S43SX | 2012, 2013 |
| Schwing S58SX | 2012, 2013 |
| Schwing S61SX | 2012, 2013 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwing S39SX | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S39SX | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S43SX | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S43SX | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S58SX | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S58SX | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S61SX | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Schwing S61SX | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2014
83 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the electrical system.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014