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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V426000

2010 International Workstar | 2011 International Paystar | 2010 International Paystar | 2012 International Paystar | 2010 International Transtar | 2010 International Prostar | 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Workstar | 2011 International Workstar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Prostar — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Published August 18, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 17, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V426000, published August 18, 2011 and initiated August 17, 2011. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2010 International Workstar | 2011 International Paystar | 2010 International Paystar | 2012 International Paystar | 2010 International Transtar | 2010 International Prostar | 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Workstar | 2011 International Workstar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Prostar — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What's the hazard

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODE 08GGN, 08GGR, 08 GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, POSSIBLY CHAFING ITS INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

What to do

NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ROUTE THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. NAVISTAR DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPECTED START DATE FOR THE RECALL, BUT AN INTERIM NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IF PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 12V-196.

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Recall details

Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Model
WORKSTAR
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Lot
2010 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 International Workstar | 2011 International Paystar | 2010 International Paystar | 2012 International Paystar | 2010 International Transtar | 2010 International Prostar | 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Workstar | 2011 International Workstar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Prostar — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V426000 on August 18, 2011. Reported hazard: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODE 08GGN, 08GGR, 08 GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, POSSIBLY CHAFING ITS INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

What should I do if I have this product?

NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ROUTE THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. NAVISTAR DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPECTED START DATE FOR THE RECALL, BUT AN INTERIM NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IF PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 12V-196.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INTERNATIONAL. Model: WORKSTAR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)