Vehicle recall 14V028000 · January 30, 2014
Cottrell CX-09LS2, C-11LT and 17 more models
The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cottrell, Inc. (Cottrell) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 auto transporter vehicles equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers 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.
- Consequence
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cottrell, Inc., will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cottrell toll-free at 1-866-299-2690 ext. 313.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V028000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2014
- Filed by
- Cottrell, Inc.
- Owner notification
- February 27, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 779
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cottrell 3.5-Car CS (2011): 2011
- Cottrell 4-Car CS (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Cottrell C-11LT (2005, 2007-2008, 2012): 2012, 2008, 2007, 2005
- Cottrell C-11LT Screw (2005): 2005
- Cottrell C-7510ST (2007): 2007
- Cottrell C-7512 (2007): 2007
- Cottrell C-7512MST (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Cottrell CS-6SD (2006): 2006
- Cottrell CX-09HCS (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Cottrell CX-09LS (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Cottrell CX-09LS2 (2007-2009, 2011-2012): 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Cottrell CX-09LS3 (2008, 2010): 2010, 2008
- Cottrell CX-09LS3-CAN (2010): 2010
- Cottrell CX-09LST (2007): 2007
- Cottrell CX-11HCS (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Cottrell CX-11HCS-SUV (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cottrell CX-6MST (2008-2009, 2012): 2012, 2009, 2008
- Cottrell CX-7 (2009): 2009
- Cottrell CX-7MST (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Cottrell been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cottrell dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.