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2010-2012 International Paystar, International Prostar and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Navistar, Inc reported this safety recall on August 17, 2011. It covers about 5,663 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,663
reported
Aug 17, 2011
owners notified
Dec 15, 2011
related complaints
3

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
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 This recall campaign has been superseded by 12v‑196.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 number 11V426000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 11V426000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 International Paystar, International Prostar and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 11V426000, reported on August 17, 2011, covers about 5,663 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V426000?

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 This recall campaign has been superseded by 12v‑196.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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