2011 International Paystar recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

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.

Owner notification: July 16, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce-c, hc, and international 9400 and certain model year 2011 through 2013 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar, prostar, 9200, and 9800, and certain model year 2013 international 9900, vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.

Why it matters: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 10, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Owner notification: April 10, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

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.

Owner notification: December 15, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

Defect: Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from november 5, 2010, through march 10, 2011, for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (abs)." the trailer abs fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will not illuminate due to a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit.

Why it matters: An inoperable trailer abs fault indicator may prevent the driver from being aware of a trailer abs fault condition thereby possibly increasing the risk of a crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Navistar will notify owners. dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge. the safety recall began on may 12, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Owner notification: May 12, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC