‘“scliwia | # | [| { & | verse gy TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-6477 A-6497 A-6498 A-6499 Applications: 2010 — 2013 Navistar/International Paystar 2010 — 2013 Navistar/International Prostar 2010 — 2013 Navistar/International Transtar 2010 — 2013 Navistar/International Workstar 2012 — 2013 Navistar/International Lonestar Conditions: The operator of the vehicle may comment or complain of erratic electrical problems up to and including an engine compartment fire. Cause: A potential cause for the above conditions is a manufacturing flaw in the routing of the positive battery cable for the alternator. During manufacturing the alternator cable may have been routed in close proximity to the high pressure power steering hose. The battery cable may chafe on the high pressure power steering hose resulting in a short circuit to ground. Correction: When performing any electrical work on the above vehicles inspect for the conditions noted and when applicable re-route the wiring as recommended by the manufacturer. Rev: 20120621 Initial Release 20121109 Added Dixie Part Numbers REV: 20121109 Courtesy of safecar.gov TSB_1063.docx Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.