International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V196000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V196000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 19,264 affected units, POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE/ENGINE FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with bosch alternator feature codes 08ggn, 08ggr, 08ghg, 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 standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator wires away from the power steering hose. the safety recall began on july 16, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V196000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-05-02T00:00:00
Subject: Positive alternator cable/engine fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 19,264

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12515
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with bosch alternator feature codes 08ggn, 08ggr, 08ghg, 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 standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator wires away from the power steering hose. the safety recall began on july 16, 2012. 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-yf73_bwan-dsf4
NHTSA ID: 12V196000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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