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NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2013 · #13V498000

Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power 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. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.

View the official CPSC notice