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International alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.

NHTSA campaign 11V-426 · Reported August 17, 2011 · 5,663 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
International Prostar and Workstar
VEHICLES AFFECTED
5,663
REMEDY
NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ROUTE THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
COST
Free

The short version

NAVISTAR, INC reported a problem with the electrical system alternator/generator/regulator. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHAT TO DO

NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ROUTE THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-426.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2010–2012International Prostar
2010–2012International Workstar

What changed

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