2013 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR SFA 4X2 Recall
- Campaign:
- 14V037000 on 02/04/2014
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2005 - 09/29/2013
- Affected:
- 133
- Defect:
- 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:
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
2013 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR SFA 4X2 TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- IK0800475
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Radio diagnostics and information
- Bulletin:
- IK0800463
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- High or spiking voltage only with leece-neville alternator using remote voltage sense
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