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SevereNHTSA·14V035000·Announced 2014-02-04

Schwing Recalls 2012-2013 Concrete Pump Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Schwing America is recalling 2012-2013 concrete pump trucks because a specific potting compound in DC-DC converters can conduct electricity and cause fires.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Schwing America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S39SX, S43SX, S58SX, and S61SX concrete pump trucks. The recall involves 127 vehicles equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters that contain a specific epoxy sealing, or 'potting,' compound. This compound was found to be capable of conducting electricity after exposure to heat.

Once the material becomes electrically conductive, it is capable of melting and burning, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Schwing America, Inc. will notify owners and replace the converters free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2014. Owners may contact Schwing at 1-888-724-9464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SCHWING S58SX, S43SX, S61SX, S39SX
Brand
SCHWING
Manufacturer
Schwing America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Concrete Pump Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
127

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • S58SX
  • S43SX
  • S61SX
  • S39SX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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