The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 r-vision onyx, trail-sport and trail-lite recreational vehicles manufactured from december 15, 2010, through february 7, 2011. The voltage converter in the vehicle's load center distribution panel may have been incorrectly wired possibly resulting in the converter and certain objects being electrically energized.
The risk
An electrically energized object may discharge upon contact possibly resulting in shock hazard or personal injury.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
Navistar safety recall no. 11515. 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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized R-Vision dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V376000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.