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NHTSARecalled Mar 17, 2022 · #22V164000

Battery Cable May Become Damaged and Short

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Battery Cable May Become Damaged and Short
  • 2018-2023 International LT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice