Recalls for 2010 International 4100

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2010-03-17
Description
Navistar has notified nhtsa of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud.  Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
A final remedy has been established.  Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud.  Repairs will be preformed free of charge.  An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable.  The safety recall began on september 10, 2010.  Owners may contact international dealers at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is10506.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 .

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2010-03-16
Description
Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010.  The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ecu) software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.

Consequence
Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 14, 2010.  Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 10505.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.