Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E059000 Reported September 26, 2005

Battery equalizers - electrical short

Sure Power, Inc. · Electrical System · 46 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E059000
Manufacturer Campaign
SPSR001
Manufacturer
Sure Power, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
46
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 26, 2005

Defect Summary

Sure power p/n 52210 24v/12v 100 amp series 1 battery equalizers manufactured from october 24, 2000, through april 30, 2001, for use on certain daimlerchrysler bus slf transit coaches. 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.

Corrective Action

Sure power will notify dc's customers and replace the equalizers free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2005. owners may contact sure power at 1-800-845-6269 ext. 113.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sure Power, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E059000 or campaign SPSR001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E059000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E059000?

NHTSA recall 05E059000 was issued by Sure Power, Inc. on September 26, 2005. It addresses: Battery equalizers - electrical short. The recall affects approximately 46 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sure Power, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E059000 or the manufacturer campaign number SPSR001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.