Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth K300 2012–2014
- Peterbilt 210 2012–2014
- Peterbilt Model 220 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V014000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 828
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Dec 14, 2011 to Jan 3, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 14KWD/1213J
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Sep 6, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air Jan 30, 2015
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 7, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 21, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Oct 9, 2012
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Parking brake Nov 7, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.