The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4300 SBA 4X2 | 2009 |
| International 4300M7 SBA 4X2 | 2013 |
| 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, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 |
| International 9900I SFA 6X4 | 2009 |
| International Terrastar SFA 4X2 | 2013 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| International 4300 SBA 4X2 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| International 4300M7 SBA 4X2 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| International 4400 SBA 4X2 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| International 5500I 6X4 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| International 5900I SFA 6X4 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7300 SFA 4X4 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7300 SFA 4X4 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7300 SFA 4X4 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SBA 6X4 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SBA 6X4 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SFA 4X2 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SFA 6X4 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SFA 6X4 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SFA 6X4 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SFA 6X4 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| International 7600 SFA 6X4 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| International 9900I SFA 6X4 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| International Terrastar SFA 4X2 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2014
83 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the electrical system; Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company filed 2 campaigns in all.
| 14V827000 30 Dec 2014 | General Motors LLC |
| 14V813000 23 Dec 2014 | Elgin Sweeper Company Inc. |
| 14V795000 16 Dec 2014 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 14V749000 24 Nov 2014 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 14V722000 10 Nov 2014 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 14V714000 7 Nov 2014 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 14V699000 4 Nov 2014 | Keystone RV Company |
| 14V690000 3 Nov 2014 | Airstream, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014