Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

10V314000

ManufacturerNAVISTAR, INCReported2010-07-06Affected39 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 WORKHORSE R20 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.

Risk

A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

CATERPILLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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