Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA recall 98V117000 · announced May 27, 1998 · filed by International Truck And Engine · 16,012 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PROSLEEPER BUNKS. A MICRO RELAY LOCATED BEHIND THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL IN THE BUNK CAN CORRODE FROM MOISTURE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING RELAY AND REPLACE IT WITH A SEALED RELAY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 7, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Navistar 9200
• 1998 Navistar 9200
• 1997 Navistar 9300
• 1998 Navistar 9300
• 1997 Navistar 9400
• 1998 Navistar 9400
• 1997 Navistar 9800
• 1998 Navistar 9800

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.