Recall 11V428000: 2007–2012 IC Bus CE and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 18, 2011

Manufacturer

NAVISTAR, INC

Potentially affected

73vehicles

Model years

2007–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be commercial 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.

Possible consequence

An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable. Tie straps will be installed to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 27, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 IC Bus BE0 complaints
• 2008 IC Bus BE0 complaints
• 2009 IC Bus BE0 complaints
• 2010 IC Bus BE0 complaints
• 2011 IC Bus BE0 complaints
• 2012 IC Bus BE0 complaints
• 2007 IC Bus CE11 complaints
• 2008 IC Bus CE4 complaints
• 2009 IC Bus CE0 complaints
• 2010 IC Bus CE3 complaints
• 2011 IC Bus CE0 complaints
• 2012 IC Bus CE1 complaints