NHTSA recall 11V427000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Ic Bus Be and 1 more
The defect
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. the positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.