Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E050000 Reported September 10, 2013

Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire

Sure Power, Inc. · N/A · 10,989 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E050000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Sure Power, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
10,989
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 10, 2013
Completion Rate
12.38

Defect Summary

Sure power, inc. (sure power) is recalling certain battery equalizers and dc-dc converters manufactured between january 2000 and august 18, 2013 containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The sure power product is identified by the following part numbers: 12025c00, 12025c00-b, 12025e00, 12025e00-b, 12030c20hr, 12030c20hr-b, 12040c00, 12040c00-b, 12040e00, 12040e00-b, 52204, 52206, 52206rb, 52208, 52208p, 52208rb, 52210, 52210-20430k, 52210p, 52210rb, 52210rb-b, 52210rb-t, 52304, 52304p, 52306, 52306rb, 52308, 12040c01. the specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Safety Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Sure power will contact each of its aftermarket customers and notify them of this recall. the vehicle manufacturers that used the affected products as items of original equipment will conduct their own campaigns and notify their owners. owners will be offered an unaffected battery equalizer or dc-dc converter, free of charge. owners may call sure power at 1-855-450-3594 or e-mail sure power at recalldc@cooperindustries.com.

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 13E050000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13E050000

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

What is recall 13E050000?

NHTSA recall 13E050000 was issued by Sure Power, Inc. on September 10, 2013. It addresses: Battery equalizers/dc-dc converters-possible fire. The recall affects approximately 10,989 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sure Power, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E050000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.