Recalls for your 2013 Kenworth K300

Recalls for 2013 Kenworth K300

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY


Posted on: 2014-01-24
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound.  The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.  

Consequence
If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.  

Corrective Action
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.  Peterbilt's number for this recall is 1213j.

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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2014-07-21
Description
Paccar inc.  (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 kenworth k300 and peterbilt 210, 220, and 320 chassis manufactured march 14, 2012 to july 14, 2014.  The affected vehicles may have loose fitting electrical connectors on the power distribution module which may cause the engine to shut off.

Consequence
An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install nylon tie straps to hold the connectors in place until the permanent remedy, a connection position device, becomes available.  Both remedies will be provided free of charge.  The recall began january 29, 2015.  For more information, peterbilt owners may call 1-940-591-4220 and kenworth owners may call 1-425-828-5000.  Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwh (kenworth), and 714-g (peterbilt).

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.