Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2003 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between april 1, 2003 and december 21, 2007, equipped with caterpillar C15 engines. the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An oil leak could result in a fire.
Remedy
Navistar IS working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge. please see 09e-020. the safety recall began on october 23, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
On certain trucks, the hose connecting the engine block to the frame IS routed near the engine's turbocharger. heat from the turbocharger may cause the hose to melt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If melting of the hose occurs, engine oil could spray upward onto the surface of the turbocharger housing possibly causing smoke or a fire. this may lead to property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hose free of charge with a higher thermal resistance and a kevlar reflective heat wrap will be installed over the new hose. the recall began on may 25, 2006. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
On certain 4X2 and 6X4 heavy duty trucks, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables. if there IS no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub. if there IS evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed. the recall began on august 22, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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