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2010-2013 International Lonestar, International Paystar and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Navistar, Inc reported this safety recall on May 2, 2012. It covers about 19,264 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19,264
reported
May 2, 2012
owners notified
Jul 16, 2012
related complaints
5

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with bosch alternator feature codes 08ggn, 08ggr, 08ghg, 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 standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator wires away from the power steering hose. The safety recall began on july 16, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 12V196000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about electrical problems.

2012 International Lonestar2013 International Lonestar2010 International Paystar2011 International Paystar2012 International Paystar2013 International Paystar2010 International Prostar2011 International Prostar2012 International Prostar2013 International Prostar2010 International Transtar2011 International Transtar

Questions about recall 12V196000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2013 International Lonestar, International Paystar and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 12V196000, reported on May 2, 2012, covers about 19,264 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V196000?

Navistar will install a standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator wires away from the power steering hose. The safety recall began on july 16, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

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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