Kenworth K300; Peterbilt 210, Model 220 (2012-2014): Electrical system
Recall 14V014000 · Jan 24, 2014 · PACCAR Incorporated
828
vehicles affected
828
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V014000
- Date
- Jan 24, 2014
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 828
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V014000?
3 models: Kenworth K300 (2012-2014), Peterbilt 210 (2012-2014), Peterbilt Model 220 (2012-2014), about 828 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V014000?
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.
What can happen?
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
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.