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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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, S61SX, S39SX, S43SX
- Brand
- SCHWING
- Manufacturer
- Schwing America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Concrete Pump Trucks
- 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
- S61SX
- S39SX
- S43SX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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