DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2010-04-16DescriptionWorkhorse is recalling certain model year 2010 w42, w62 and model year 2011 w22 trucks and built with a general motors gasoline engine and equipped with remy alternator. A low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator may occur.
ConsequenceAn electrical short in the alternator may occur without warning possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective ActionDealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
NotesNavistar recall no. 80101-c.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .