NHTSA Recall 14V070000: Electrical system
Monroe Truck Equipment reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chevrolet C7500.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V070000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 11, 2014 |
| Owner notification | March 24, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C7500 | 2006, 2009 |
| Chevrolet C7500NA | 2008 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005, 2006 |
| Ford F-350 | 2009 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.