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Recall 15V-241: 2014–2015 IC Bus AC, 2014–2015 IC Bus HC and 7 more

Navistar, Inc. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 22, 2015, covering about 82,736 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-241
Report date
Apr 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
82,736
Owners notified
Aug 6, 2015

The problem

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.

The risk

If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.

The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNavistar, Inc.
ComponentVisibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V241000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC Bus AC2014, 2015All years
IC Bus HC2014, 2015All years
IC Bus Icsb2013All years
International Durastar2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
International Lonestar2013, 2014, 2015All years
International Prostar2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
International Terrastar2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
International Transtar2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
International Workstar2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All 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 15V-241?

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.

How is recall 15V-241 fixed?

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.

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.