5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2005-06-24
Description
On certain 4x2 and 6x4 heavy duty trucks, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Consequence
This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables. If there is no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed. The recall began on august 22, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05514.customers 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.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2004-08-25
Description
On certain trucks, the front, non-drive axle, cotter keys and spindle nut retainers were not installed. The cotter key and spindle nut retainer prevent the spindle nut from loosening and thus aid in wheel retention.
Consequence
A wheel-off condition may occur which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect to determine if vehicle requires a retainer and cotter key installed. This recall began on september 22, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no.04516.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 #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2004-08-25
Description
On certain trucks, only eight (8) bolts were installed in the brake group connection to the rear axles. The brake group, an assembly that includes the brake shoes, air chambers, slack adjusters, and spider, ir normally attached to the axle housing with nine (9) bolts.
Consequence
The structural integrity of the brake group is questionable. This may result in the loss of braking ability on the rear axles without warning, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and install the additional bolt if necessary. This recall began during september 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 04515.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 #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 2004-06-30
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.
Consequence
Sudden acceleration, activation of the engine compression brake, engine speed dropping to idle, alternator overload with possible fire, and a loss of engine ecm power resulting in engine shutdown could occur without warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged. If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired. All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners can contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 04511. 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 #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2009-10-05
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between april 1, 2003 and december 21, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c15 engines. The variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence
An oil leak could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Navistar is working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-020. The safety recall began on october 23, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
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.