Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 INTERNATIONAL 5900I SFA 6X4

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.