NAVISTAR 9800 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NAVISTAR | 9800 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-07-07 | 1998-05-27 | 1998-05-29 |
Production Dates: 1997-07-01 - 1998-05-08
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16012
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING RELAY AND REPLACE IT WITH A SEALED RELAY.
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'.
