NHTSA recall 11V325000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
International Durastar
Reported Jun 15, 2011477 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR, INCMaker’s number 11509Built Jan 21, 2010 – Apr 19, 2011
The defect
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from january 21, 2010, through april 19, 2011. the battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short may cause a fire without warning, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.