NHTSA recall 08V258000
Electrical system
Ic Ce and 11 more
Reported Jun 5, 200851,588 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR, INCMaker’s number 08505Built Nov 21, 2000 – May 21, 2008
The defect
Navistar IS recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. the potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination intrusion. if the encapsulation IS compromised, water and contaminants may cause an internal electrical short, possibly resulting in a fire.
The risk
A fire could cause personal injury or death.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on july 10, 2008. owners may contact navistar at 1-280-461-1890.