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VehicleJun 15, 2011477 affected

International recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from january 21, 2010, through april 19, 2011. The battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

What could happen

An electrical short may cause a fire without warning, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

The fix

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V325000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Navistar, Inc
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 15, 2011
Owners notified
Jul 18, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
477
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 21, 2010 to Apr 19, 2011
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Maker's own recall number
11509

Notes

Navistar's recall campaign number is 11509.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 .

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.