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2012-2014 Kenworth K300, Peterbilt 210 and others recall: 12v/24v/48v battery

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 24, 2014. It covers about 828 vehicles.

vehicles affected
828
reported
Jan 24, 2014
owners notified
Mar 31, 2014

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

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.
Risk
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Remedy
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 number 14V014000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V014000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Kenworth K300, Peterbilt 210 and others 12v/24v/48v battery?

Yes. Recall 14V014000, reported on January 24, 2014, covers about 828 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V014000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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