- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Kenworth K300 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Kenworth K300 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2014 for the 12v / 24v / 48v battery.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical K300 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Kenworth K300 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Kenworth K300 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Kenworth K300: every year compared
All K300 years2012 Kenworth K300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth K300 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 Kenworth T660 | 1 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Kenworth T800 | 1 | 10 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Kenworth C500 | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Kenworth K300
Does the 2012 Kenworth K300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Kenworth K300: 12v / 24v / 48v battery (January 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Kenworth K300 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Kenworth K300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Kenworth K300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Kenworth K300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data