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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V158000·Announced 2010-04-16

Navistar Recalls Workhorse Trucks Due to Alternator Fire Risk

Navistar is recalling certain 2010-2011 Workhorse trucks because a short in the alternator voltage regulator could cause a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states the defect may result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing severe risk.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Workhorse W42 and W62 trucks, as well as model year 2011 Workhorse W22 trucks. These vehicles were built with a General Motors gasoline engine and equipped with a Remy alternator. The recall affects 521 vehicles.

The defect involves a potential low resistance electrical short in the alternator's voltage regulator. This electrical short may occur without warning, which could result in a vehicle fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2010. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WORKHORSE W62, W42, W22
Brand
WORKHORSE
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
521

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • W62
  • W42
  • W22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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