CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
- Risk
- If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain trucks and buses may have an engine grid heater power feed cable routed improperly, so it can rub against the metal edge of the cab. If this happens, the cable may short electrically, which increases the risk of a fire.
The repair is free. Dealers will secure the power feed cable so it cannot contact the cab. Navistar will notify affected owners, or you can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 15514. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus HC | 20102014 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Iccb | 2012 |
| IC Bus Icsb | 20112013 |
| International Durastar | 20102011201220132014 |
| International Workstar | 20112012 |