2013 International 4400 Sba 4x2 Recalls
All 2013 International 4400 Sba 4x2 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.February 5th, 2014
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date
February 5th, 2014
February 5th, 2014
Units Effected
133
133
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V037000
Manufacturer: KAFFENBARGER TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2006
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 13th, 2014
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall 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.
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