2014 PETERBILT 210; 2012 PETERBILT 210; 2013 KENWORTH K300; 2014 PETERBILT MODEL 220; 2013 PETERBILT 210; 2014 KENWORTH K300; 2013 PETERBILT MODEL 220; 2012 PETERBILT MODEL 220; 2012 KENWORTH K300
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
PACCAR Incorporated 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. These components contain a potting compound—an epoxy sealing material used for electrical insulation—that can conduct electricity when exposed to heat, creating an increased risk of vehicle fire and personal injury.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter at no charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Affected consumers should contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400, or reference Kenworth recall number 14KWD or Peterbilt recall number 1213J when contacting their dealer.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
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.
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.
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