STERLING HX 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
| Make : STERLING | Model : HX | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-05-30 - 2018-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V412000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-07-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-06-18 | Date Added to Database: 2018-06-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18511 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19 | ||
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Summary:
Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines "fuel lines" and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines. |
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Consequence:
Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18511. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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