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NHTSA Critical Active

INTERNATIONAL 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported: December 20, 2010 Initiated: December 20, 2010 #10V631000

Product Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 3, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MAXXFORCE 7 ENGINES. THE FUEL LINES AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO LEAK FUEL ON THE TURBO PIPE OR CAUSING THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE BURNING OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS.

Reason for Recall

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 3, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MAXXFORCE 7 ENGINES. THE FUEL LINES AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO LEAK FUEL ON THE TURBO PIPE OR CAUSING THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE BURNING OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS.

Hazard

FUEL LEAKING ON THE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE OR A MELTING OR BURNING ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Details

Recalling Firm
INTERNATIONAL
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 3, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MAXXFORCE 7 ENGINES. THE FUEL LINES AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO LEAK FUEL ON THE TURBO PIPE OR CAUSING THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE BURNING OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS.. Recalled by INTERNATIONAL.
Why was this product recalled?
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 3, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MAXXFORCE 7 ENGINES. THE FUEL LINES AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO LEAK FUEL ON THE TURBO PIPE OR CAUSING THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE BURNING OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS.
What should consumers do?
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 20, 2010. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 10V631000.