Recall
Daimlerchrysler Slf — 05V456000
NHTSA ID
05V456000
Make
Daimlerchrysler
Model
Slf
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2005-10-05
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
123
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SPSR001
Summary
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.
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.