International 2011–2012 Electrical System recall
Recalled June 15, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11V325000 · International
Hazard
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
Units
477 units
Description
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 to do
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.
Product
International DURASTAR
Manufacturer(s)
International Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →