Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V037000

Electrical system

Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-02-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V037000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
Vehicles affected
133
Reported to NHTSA
2014-02-04
Owners notified
2014-02-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 11 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL 4300 SBA 4X22009
INTERNATIONAL 4300M7 SBA 4X22013
INTERNATIONAL 4400 SBA 4X22013
INTERNATIONAL 5500I 6X42006
INTERNATIONAL 5900I SFA 6X42008
INTERNATIONAL 7300 SFA 4X42013 2010 2008
INTERNATIONAL 7600 SBA 6X42010 2009
INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 4X22012
INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 6X42012 2009 2008 2007 2006
INTERNATIONAL 9900I SFA 6X42009
INTERNATIONAL Terrastar SFA 4X22013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.