Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 15V-241 · Ic Bus and International vehicles
Navistar, Inc. recall 15V-241 covers 82,736 Ic Bus and International vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V241000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.
The risk
If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 20, 2010 to March 28, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.