ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE HOSE CONNECTING THE ENGINE BLOCK TO THE FRAME IS ROUTED NEAR THE ENGINE’S TURBOCHARGER. HEAT FROM THE TURBOCHARGER MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT.
Navistar – ENGINE HOSE ROUTING
| Report Received Date | 03/17/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06V077000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF MELTING OF THE HOSE OCCURS, ENGINE OIL COULD SPRAY UPWARD ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE OR A FIRE. THIS MAY LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE FREE OF CHARGE WITH A HIGHER THERMAL RESISTANCE AND A KEVLAR REFLECTIVE HEAT WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE NEW HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. |
| Recall Code | 06502 |
| Potentially Affected | 133 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06V077000) |
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