Defect Description For Recall
Navistar Is Recalling 51,588 Heavy Trucks, Commercial Buses And School Buses Manufactured Between November 21, 2000 And May 21, 2008, Equipped With One Or More Remote Power Modules. The Potting Material That Encapsulates The Circuit Board Of The Vehicle’S Remote Power Module May Not Sufficiently Seal The Circuit Board From Water And Contamination Intrusion. If The Encapsulation Is Compromised, Water And Contaminants May Cause An Internal Electrical Short, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
8000
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V258000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
A Fire Could Cause Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Navistar Will Notify Owners And Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 10, 2008. Owners May Contact Navistar At 1-280-461-1890.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20001121
End Of Manufacture
20080521
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
51588
Date Owners Notified
20080710
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080605
Make Campaign Number
8505