Recall 11V-325: 2011–2012 International Durastar

NAVISTAR, INC recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 15, 2011, covering about 477 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-325
Report date
Jun 15, 2011
Vehicles affected
477
Owners notified
Jul 18, 2011

The problem

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from january 21, 2010, through april 19, 2011. The battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

The risk

An electrical short may cause a fire without warning, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

The fix

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

Navistar's recall campaign number is 11509.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNAVISTAR, INC
ComponentElectrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V325000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International Durastar2011, 2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-325?

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from january 21, 2010, through april 19, 2011. The battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

How is recall 11V-325 fixed?

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.