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2008 International MXT problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
95

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Recalls 3

Service brakes, hydraulicReported March 16, 2010 · 87 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar has notified the federal safety agency about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ecu) software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.
Risk
Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑260‑461‑1890.

Recall number 10V104000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported June 5, 2008 · 51,588 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. The potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination intrusion. If the encapsulation is compromised, water and contaminants may cause an internal electrical short, possibly resulting in a fire.
Risk
A fire could cause personal injury or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑280‑461‑1890.

Recall number 08V258000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported October 25, 2007 · 27 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the positive battery cables that supply power from the batteries to the starter may be routed near the engine's exhaust manifold. The excess heat generated by the manifold can cause the cable's insulation to melt, exposing bare wire.
Risk
This condition may cause an electrical short or a fire, which can result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery cables and replace them if necessary and reroute them away from the engine exhaust manifold free of charge. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 07V499000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 International MXT 95

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3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system.

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