International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V688000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V688000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2015 international lonestar vehicles manufactured october 12, 2009, to june 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 international prostar vehicles manufactured december 16, 2008, to june 20, 2014 Includes 18,798 affected units, Electrical Harness Insufficient Size, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2015 international lonestar vehicles manufactured october 12, 2009, to june 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 international prostar vehicles manufactured december 16, 2008, to june 20, 2014

Defect Summary

Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 international lonestar vehicles manufactured october 12, 2009, to june 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 international prostar vehicles manufactured december 16, 2008, to june 20, 2014. in the affected vehicles the electrical harness that supplies power to the hvac system may not be of sufficient size for the electrical load of the circuit. this can result in an increase in resistance and heating at the connectors.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. navistar issued an interim notification to owners on december 29, 2014. the recall began on march 2, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. navistar's number for this recall is 14516.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V688000
Report Received Date: 2014-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical harness insufficient size
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 18,798

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14516
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 international lonestar vehicles manufactured october 12, 2009, to june 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 international prostar vehicles manufactured december 16, 2008, to june 20, 2014. in the affected vehicles the electrical harness that supplies power to the hvac system may not be of sufficient size for the electrical load of the circuit. this can result in an increase in resistance and heating at the connectors.
Consequence Summary: An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. navistar issued an interim notification to owners on december 29, 2014. the recall began on march 2, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. navistar's number for this recall is 14516.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.16

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NHTSA ID: 14V688000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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