Schwing Recall 14V035000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 14V035000 · announced February 4, 2014 · filed by Schwing America, Inc. · 127 units affected

The problem

Schwing America, Inc. (Schwing) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S39SX, S43SX, S58SX and S61SX concrete pump trucks equipped with Sure Power 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.

The risk

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

What to do

Schwing America, Inc. will notify owners, and will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Schwing at 1-888-724-9464.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.