Engine and engine coolingRecall 10V-631 · 2011 International 4300
NAVISTAR, INC recall 10V-631 covers 435 2011 International 4300 for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V631000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
NAVISTAR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10521.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 3, 2010 to November 23, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.