Electrical systemRecall 14V-037 · International vehicles
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company recall 14V-037 covers 133 International vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
The fix
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.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2006 to September 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Battery Equalizers/Converters May IgniteNHTSA