IC BUS AC 2015: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V241000

Make Model Year
IC BUS AC 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-08-06 2015-04-22 2015-04-22

Production Dates: 2013-01-03 - 2014-01-30

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15509

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82736

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. 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.

Consequence

If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.

Notes

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.