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2012 KENWORTH K300 Recall - Campaign #14V014000

 
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2012 KENWORTH K300 RECALL - #14V014000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 KENWORTH K300
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Manufactured between 11/23/2011 - 1/2/2014
Recalled on 1/24/2014
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 3/31/2014
# Affected 828
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Description 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.
Consequences If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Corrective action 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.
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.
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