Investigation PE09053: 2003–2004 IC CE

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 9, 2009

Closed

Feb 3, 2010

Model years

2003–2004

Subject

Starter wire abrades parking cable

Component: Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Summary

Odi becameaware of twobus fires that resulted from the battery/starter cable rubbing against the parking brake cable. Odivisited the fleet, inspected the buses, and found other buses withearly stages of wire/cable abrasion. Odicontacted another fleet with similar buses and they also identifiedabrading wire/cables. After completing their evaluation, navistar has decided to conduct a safety recall to inspect, repair as necessary, and reroute the battery cable away from the parking brake cable.the action taken by navistar resolves this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.