NHTSA recall 14V037000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 14V037000 |
| Manufacturer | Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company |
| Reported | 2014-02-04 |
| Owners notified | 2014-02-13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 133 |
| Report | Quarterly report 9, for 2016 quarter 1 |
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| Filed with NHTSA | 2016-06-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 133 |
| Reported remedied | 0 (0%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2016 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
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.
| 2009 INTERNATIONAL 4300 SBA 4X2 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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| 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300M7 SBA 4X2 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. |
| 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4400 SBA 4X2 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. |
| 2006 INTERNATIONAL 5500I 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. |
| 2008 INTERNATIONAL 5900I SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 INTERNATIONAL 7300 SFA 4X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2010 INTERNATIONAL 7300 SFA 4X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2013 INTERNATIONAL 7300 SFA 4X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. |
| 2009 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SBA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2010 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SBA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2012 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 4X2 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2009 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2012 INTERNATIONAL 7600 SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2009 INTERNATIONAL 9900I SFA 6X4 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2013 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR SFA 4X2 | Built 2006-01-01 to 2013-09-30. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Investigated as EQ14002
This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.
| EQ14002 | Equipment query, opened 2014-01-16, closed 2014-08-25. Battery Equalizers/Converters May Ignite. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. |
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From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.
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| IK4300035 | 2026-03-04. Service bulletin. This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs automatically with no manual action required. The program presents results in an interactive table that shows feature codes, descriptions, access levels, and whether each feature is present in each selected file. Built-in search, filtering, and sorting make it easy to locate specific features or focus only on differences between files. Column visibility can be customized to show or hide descriptions and access information as needed. Users can remove files individually or clear all files at once, with results updating instantly. The tool also includes reporting and export options that reflect exactly what is visible on screen, allowing results to be printed, copied, saved as text, or exported to CSV for use in Excel or other spreadsheet tools. Overall, the program streamlines the process of comparing vehicle feature configurations, helping users quickly identify differences, validate setups, and document results without manual comparison or external tools. |
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| IK0800407 | 2023-04-07. Service bulletin. Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions |
| IK0800351 | 2022-12-07. Service bulletin. J1939 Data link source address information |
| IK0800610 | 2022-09-07. Service bulletin. PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter |
| IK0800609 | 2022-09-07. Service bulletin. PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens |
| IK0800607 | 2022-09-07. Service bulletin. PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.