Recall 11V365000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Report Date
20110721
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 IC RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2011. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HYDRAULIC COOLER RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Safety Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 IC BUS RE
2012 IC BUS RE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.