Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company | NHTSA Recall #14V037000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V037000 by Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company. Affecting model year 2006-2013 international class 8 trucks equipped with sure power-brand dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound Includes 133 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006-2013 international class 8 trucks equipped with sure power-brand dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.