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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V196000

2011 International Paystar | 2010 International Workstar | 2010 International Paystar | 2013 International Paystar | 2010 International Transtar | 2012 International Paystar | 2010 International Prostar | 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Workstar | 2011 International Workstar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Lonestar | 2012 International Prostar | 2013 International Workstar | 2013 International Transtar | 2013 International Lonestar | 2013 International Prostar — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Published May 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V196000, published May 4, 2012 and initiated May 2, 2012. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2011 International Paystar | 2010 International Workstar | 2010 International Paystar | 2013 International Paystar | 2010 International Transtar | 2012 International Paystar | 2010 International Prostar | 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Workstar | 2011 International Workstar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Lonestar | 2012 International Prostar | 2013 International Workstar | 2013 International Transtar | 2013 International Lonestar | 2013 International Prostar — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator.

What's the hazard

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 LONESTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODES 08GGN, 08GGR, 08GHG, 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 STANDOFF BRACKET AND IMPROVE HARNESS ROUTING TO BETTER ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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Recall details

Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Model
PAYSTAR
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Lot
2011 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR | 2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 International Paystar | 2010 International Workstar | 2010 International Paystar | 2013 International Paystar | 2010 International Transtar | 2012 International Paystar | 2010 International Prostar | 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Workstar | 2011 International Workstar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Lonestar | 2012 International Prostar | 2013 International Workstar | 2013 International Transtar | 2013 International Lonestar | 2013 International Prostar — Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V196000 on May 4, 2012. Reported hazard: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 LONESTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODES 08GGN, 08GGR, 08GHG, 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 STANDOFF BRACKET AND IMPROVE HARNESS ROUTING TO BETTER ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)