Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 15V-242 · 2014–2015 Ic Bus AE
Navistar, Inc. recall 15V-242 covers 113 2014–2015 Ic Bus AE for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 IC Bus AE school buses manufactured February 14, 2013, to March 10, 2014. 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. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15510.
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
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.