2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR RECALL - #08V258000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER AND CONTAMINANTS MAY CAUSE AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Manufactured between |
11/21/2000 - 5/21/2008 |
| Recalled on |
6/9/2008 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/10/2008 |
| # Affected |
51,588 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER AND CONTAMINANTS MAY CAUSE AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Consequences |
A FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-280-461-1890. |
| Notes |
NAVISTAR RECALL NO. 08505.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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