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Safety recall · 22V164000

Electrical system: cables International recall

Navistar reported this recall to NHTSA on March 17, 2022. It covers about 2,804 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
22V164000
Reported
Mar 17, 2022
Vehicles
2,804
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.

The risk

A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace any damaged battery cables and install new inverter cable brackets and saddles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22507.

Contacts

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.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V164000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2018 International LT317C
2019 International LT218C
2020 International LT29B
2021 International LT313C
2022 International LT27B
2023 International LT112D

Questions

Is the 22V164000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Navistar's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V164000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V164000 announced?

Navistar reported it to NHTSA on March 17, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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