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NHTSARecalled May 14, 2019 · #19V372000

Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International CV vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater (feature code 12XBL). The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail. A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

Product details

Product
  • Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit
  • 2019 International CV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on May 31, 2019. A second letter will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19508.

View the official CPSC notice