PACCAR Recalls 2012-2014 Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks for Fire Risk
PACCAR is recalling 2012-2014 Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210/220 trucks because a battery component may conduct electricity when hot, increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical insulation failure) that creates an increased risk of vehicle fire and personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters that contain a specific epoxy sealing compound. This compound, used for electrical insulation, was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury. The recall affects 828 vehicles in total.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall is 14KWD, and Peterbilt's number is 1213J. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- PETERBILT, KENWORTH 210, K300, MODEL 220
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 828
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- 210
- K300
- MODEL 220
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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