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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2009-06-01
Description
Navistar is recalling 45 model year 2007 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured between january 1, 2007 and may 15, 2009 equipped with feature code 008875 sealed battery cables. The plastic cover that seals the terminal of the cab feed battery cable may prevent proper electrical contact with the fuse or battery terminal post resulting in an open or unprotected circuit.
Consequence
An open circuit may result in sudden loss of cab power or engine shut down, possibly resulting in a crash. An unprotected circuit may cause an electrical short which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 3, 2009. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign no. 09503.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 .