ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Published January 24, 2014 · Recall initiated: January 24, 2014
What's the hazard
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 to do
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 details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 210
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2013 PETERBILT 210 | 2014 PETERBILT 210 | 2012 PETERBILT 210 | 2013 KENWORTH K300 | 2014 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | 2014 KENWORTH K300 | 2013 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | 2012 PETERBILT MODEL 220 | 2012 KENWORTH K300
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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