NHTSA Recall 11V426000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,663 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International Paystar.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V426000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11516 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Report received | August 17, 2011 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
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 This recall campaign has been superseded by 12v-196.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 11516.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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V426000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Paystar | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| International Prostar | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| International Transtar | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| International Workstar | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.