NHTSA Recall 11V426000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V426000; Date: Aug. 17, 2011
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 International Paystar; 2011 International Paystar; 2012 International Paystar; 2010 International Prostar; 2011 International Prostar; 2012 International Prostar; 2010 International Transtar; 2011 International Transtar; 2012 International Transtar; 2010 International Workstar; 2011 International Workstar; 2012 International Workstar
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 5,663
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 This recall campaign has been superseded by 12v-196.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 Notes:
Navistar's recall campaign number is 11516. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 2011
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