Marathon Coach, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V041000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V041000 by Marathon Coach, Inc.. Affecting model year 2001-2013 marathon conversions prevost xl, and h3 motorcoaches equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound Includes 450 affected units, Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2001-2013 marathon conversions prevost xl, and h3 motorcoaches equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound
Defect Summary
Marathon coach, inc. (marathon) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 marathon conversions prevost xl, and h3 motorcoaches equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters 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.
Corrective Action
Marathon will notify owners, and marathon service centers will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2014. owners may contact marathon at 1-352-588-4500.