Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #05V456000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V456000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 123 affected units, BATTERY EQUALIZER/ELECTRICAL SHORT/SURE POWER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V456000

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America

Report Received Date: 2005-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Battery equalizer/electrical short/sure power

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 123

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SPSR001

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: The shorted inductor may cause the battery equalizer to smoke or burn, and possibly result in a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V456000

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