International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V426000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V426000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 5,663 affected units, POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through may 31, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with alternator feature code 08ggn, 08ggr, 08 ghg, or 08ghh. the alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Navistar will install a bracket to route the wires away from the power steering hose. navistar did not provide an expected start date for the recall, but an interim notice will be mailed to owners if parts will not be available until after october 14, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. this recall campaign has been superseded by 12v-196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V426000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-08-17T00:00:00
Subject: Positive alternator cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,663

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11516
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through may 31, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with alternator feature code 08ggn, 08ggr, 08 ghg, or 08ghh. the alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action: Navistar will install a bracket to route the wires away from the power steering hose. navistar did not provide an expected start date for the recall, but an interim notice will be mailed to owners if parts will not be available until after october 14, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. this recall campaign has been superseded by 12v-196.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ufry~v6be~ehx9
NHTSA ID: 11V426000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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