2009 International 4300 recalls

Defect: DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Why it matters: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1-800-558-4004.

Owner notification: May 29, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: DUECO Inc.

Defect: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Why it matters: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Owner notification: May 28, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Defect: Navistar has notified nhtsa of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Why it matters: An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.

A final remedy has been established. navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. repairs will be preformed free of charge. an interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. the safety recall began on september 10, 2010. owners may contact international dealers at 1-800-448-7825.

Owner notification: September 10, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

Defect: Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. the parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ecu) software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.

Why it matters: Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.

Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Owner notification: April 14, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC