Recall 15V-394: 2010, 2014 IC Bus HC, 2012 IC Bus Iccb and 3 more

Navistar, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jun 22, 2015, covering about 29,182 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-394
Report date
Jun 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
29,182
Owners notified
Aug 3, 2015

The problem

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.

The risk

If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.

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.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V394000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC Bus HC2010, 2014All years
IC Bus Iccb2012All years
IC Bus Icsb2011, 2013All years
International Durastar2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
International Workstar2011, 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 15V-394?

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.

How is recall 15V-394 fixed?

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.

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.