Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
7300 SFA 4X4
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V037000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20130930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
133
Date Owners Notified
20140213
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Date Report Received
20140204