Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W
— Recall Campaign #22V164000
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,804 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V164000
| Manufacturer: | International Motors, LLC |
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| Recall date: | March 17, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V164000 |
| Units affected: | 2,804 |
- Description:
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
- Consequeces:
- A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace any damaged battery cables and install new inverter cable brackets and saddles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22507.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.