Recall 05V456000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 2001-2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
RECALL This recall affects up to 123 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V456000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC |
| Vehicles Affected | 123 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.