International 4300 SBA 4X2, 4300M7 SBA 4X2, 4400 SBA 4X2, 5500I 6X4 and 7 more (2006-2013): Electrical system
Recall 14V037000 · Feb 4, 2014 · Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
133
vehicles affected
133
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V037000
- Date
- Feb 4, 2014
- Maker
- Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
- Units affected
- 133
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
11 models, 18 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4300M7 Sba 4X2 | 2013 |
| International | 4300 Sba 4X2 | 2009 |
| International | 4400 Sba 4X2 | 2013 |
| International | 5500I 6X4 | 2006 |
| International | 5900I Sfa 6X4 | 2008 |
| International | 7300 Sfa 4X4 | 2008, 2010, 2013 |
| International | 7600 Sba 6X4 | 2009-2010 |
| International | 7600 Sfa 4X2 | 2012 |
| International | 7600 Sfa 6X4 | 2006-2009, 2012 |
| International | 9900I Sfa 6X4 | 2009 |
| International | Terrastar Sfa 4X2 | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V037000?
11 models: International 4300M7 Sba 4X2 (2013), International 4300 Sba 4X2 (2009), International 4400 Sba 4X2 (2013) and 8 more, about 133 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V037000?
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.
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.