4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2003-03-17
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator. The electrical terminal at the alternator end of the cable that runs from the starter to the battery stud on the alternator may break off, due to vibration in the cable.
Consequence
If the terminal breaks off, the cab will lose all power, resulting in complete electrical failure and engine shutdown, which may result in a crash and potentially cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on march 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 03506.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 international 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (transtar) and 9100i, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 durastar, 2012 and 2014-2017 prostar, 2014-2015 terrastar, and 2018 lt trucks. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 9, 2018. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 international 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (transtar) and 9100i, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 durastar, 2012 and 2014-2017 prostar, 2014-2015 terrastar, and 2018 lt trucks. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 9, 2018. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 international 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (transtar) and 9100i, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 durastar, 2012 and 2014-2017 prostar, 2014-2015 terrastar, and 2018 lt trucks. These vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 9, 2018. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.
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.