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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V014📅 Jan 24, 2014

2012–2014 Kenworth K300 & 2012–2014 Peterbilt 210 + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V014000
Manufacturer recall #
14KWD/1213J
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
828
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 31, 2014
Built
Dec 14, 2011 – Jan 3, 2014
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V014 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V014?

2012–2014 Kenworth K300 & 2012–2014 Peterbilt 210 + 1 more. 828 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.