Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 14V-014 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 14V-014 covers 828 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 23, 2011 to January 3, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Battery Equalizers/Converters May IgniteNHTSA