NHTSA Recall 14V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V014000; Date: Jan. 24, 2014
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Kenworth K300; 2013 Kenworth K300; 2014 Kenworth K300; 2012 Peterbilt 210; 2013 Peterbilt 210; 2014 Peterbilt 210; 2012 Peterbilt 220; 2013 Peterbilt 220; 2014 Peterbilt 220
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 828
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis 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 electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14kwd. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213j.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 2014
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