International Recall 14V037000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 14V037000 · announced February 4, 2014 · filed by Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company · 133 units affected
The problem
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company (Kaffenbarger) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 International class 8 trucks equipped with Sure Power-brand DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
The risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Kaffenbarger will notify owners and will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2014. Owners may contact Kaffenbarger at 1-937-845-3804.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2009 International 4300 Sba 4x2
- 2013 International 4300m7 Sba 4x2
- 2013 International 4400 Sba 4x2
- 2006 International 5500i 6x4
- 2008 International 5900i Sfa 6x4
- 2008 International 7300 Sfa 4x4
- 2010 International 7300 Sfa 4x4
- 2013 International 7300 Sfa 4x4
- 2009 International 7600 Sba 6x4
- 2010 International 7600 Sba 6x4
- 2012 International 7600 Sfa 4x2
- 2006 International 7600 Sfa 6x4
- 2007 International 7600 Sfa 6x4
- 2008 International 7600 Sfa 6x4
- 2009 International 7600 Sfa 6x4
- 2012 International 7600 Sfa 6x4
- 2009 International 9900i Sfa 6x4
- 2013 International Terrastar Sfa 4x2
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.