Vehicle recall 14V037000 · February 4, 2014
International 7600 SFA 6X4, 7300 SFA 4X4 and 9 more models
The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2014
- Filed by
- Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
- Owner notification
- February 13, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 133
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International 4300 SBA 4X2 (2009): 2009
- International 4300M7 SBA 4X2 (2013): 2013
- International 4400 SBA 4X2 (2013): 2013
- International 5500I 6X4 (2006): 2006
- International 5900I SFA 6X4 (2008): 2008
- International 7300 SFA 4X4 (2008, 2010, 2013): 2013, 2010, 2008
- International 7600 SBA 6X4 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- International 7600 SFA 4X2 (2012): 2012
- International 7600 SFA 6X4 (2006-2009, 2012): 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- International 9900I SFA 6X4 (2009): 2009
- International Terrastar SFA 4X2 (2013): 2013
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