How many recalls does the 2012 Kenworth K300 have?

The 2012 Kenworth K300 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Kenworth K300 has an open recall?

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2012 Kenworth K300 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Kenworth K300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 828 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V014000 2014-01-24 828 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Kenworth K300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.