Recall 14V070000 scope

Affected units
22
Vehicles identified
7
Makes involved
2
Model years
4

Recall 14V070000

TLC MANUFACTURING INC. • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Feb 11, 2014 • • 22 units affected

Remedy pending

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Campaign
14V070000
Manufacturer
TLC MANUFACTURING INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Makes
CHEVROLET, FORD
Model Years
2005–2009
Affected Units
22
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

CHEVROLET has issued a recall affecting electrical system. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
13th percentile in scale
22 vehicles — among 38 recalls covering 2005–2009 CHEVROLET/FORD C7500/C7500NA.
Component Frequency
Electrical System cited in 19.6% of recent recalls
590 of 3,011 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Electrical System-class component.
Manufacturer Density
TLC MANUFACTURING INC. has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Key Dates

Report Date
Feb 11, 2014
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

7 vehicles under this recall

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching CHEVROLET, FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V415000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 66,383
26V417000 POWER TRAIN 42,784
26V418000 VISIBILITY 67,842
26V403000 STRUCTURE 36,046
26V402000 POWER TRAIN 741,195
26V399000 STEERING 26,541
26V372000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2,349
26V370000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4,445
26V369000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 255,404
26V375000 POWER TRAIN 10,742

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (CHEVROLET, FORD) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
DP26004 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
EA26001 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PE25020 ENGINE
DP25001 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
PE25007 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PE25002 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EA25001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
RQ24014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PE24030 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
PE24027 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 868 related complaints, the most reported components are Electrical System (116), Unknown Or Other (76), Air Bags (75).

Complaint Component
1307450 AIR BAGS
1259686 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1259685 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1254794 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1257951 ENGINE
1255995 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1263461 STRUCTURE:BODY
1268560 STRUCTURE:BODY
1280840 STRUCTURE:BODY
1280839 AIR BAGS
1254519 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1371041 AIR BAGS
1252112 SUSPENSION
1252111 STEERING
1264223 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1264222 AIR BAGS
1449872 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1369395 STRUCTURE:BODY
1719445 AIR BAGS
1588702 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1462106 AIR BAGS
1429883 AIR BAGS
1419072 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1419070 AIR BAGS
1419071 STRUCTURE:BODY

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 14V070000

Complaint Component
1256695 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 14V070000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 14V070000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 14V070000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for CHEVROLET C7500 2005?
Browse all CHEVROLET recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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