Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V070000 Reported February 11, 2014

Battery equalizers or dc-dc converters:fire risk

Monroe Truck Equipment · N/A · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V070000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Monroe Truck Equipment
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 11, 2014
Completion Rate
52.63

Defect Summary

Monroe truck equipment (monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 chevrolet c7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 chevrolet tahoe vehicles, and 2009 ford f-350, and f-450 vehicles, 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Monroe will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2014. owners may contact monroe at 1-608-328-8127.

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 Monroe Truck Equipment dealer and reference recall ID 14V070000 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 14V070000

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

What is recall 14V070000?

NHTSA recall 14V070000 was issued by Monroe Truck Equipment on February 11, 2014. It addresses: Battery equalizers or dc-dc converters:fire risk. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Monroe Truck Equipment dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V070000 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.