International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V427000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V427000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 15,457 affected units, POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. the positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V427000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-08-18T00:00:00
Subject: Positive alternator cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 15,457

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11518
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. the positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, 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 notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-sswe_393y-bsyi
NHTSA ID: 11V427000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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