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NHTSARecalled Oct 5, 2005 · #05V456000

BATTERY EQUALIZER/ELECTRICAL SHORT/SURE POWER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER BATTERY EQUALIZERS, P/N 52210 24V/12V 100 AMP SERIES 1, THE EQUALIZERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE MODE. THESE EQUALIZERS USED AN INDUCTOR WITH THE COILS PROTECTED BY INSULATION. OVER TIME, THE INDUCTOR INSULATION MAY DEGRADE CREATING A SHORT. THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
BATTERY EQUALIZER/ELECTRICAL SHORT/SURE POWER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

SURE POWER WILL NOTIFY DC'S CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE EQUALIZERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SURE POWER AT 1-800-845-6269 EXT. 113.

View the official CPSC notice