Navistar (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.
Navistar – Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit
| Report Received Date | 05/14/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V372000 |
| Consequence Summary | A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 19508 |
| Potentially Affected | 705 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V372000) |
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