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HighNHTSA·14V807000·Announced 2014-12-22

Navistar Recalls 2013-2015 International WorkStar Trucks for Headlight Wiring Defect

Navistar is recalling 2013-2015 International WorkStar trucks because reversed headlight wiring may reduce light output, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (headlights) where reduced light output impairs vision and increases crash risk, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 International WorkStar vehicles manufactured between March 16, 2012, and October 1, 2014. The recall involves a defect in the headlight connector where the low beam and ground circuits may have been reversed. This wiring error results in reduced light output, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices.

Reduced light output may impair the driver's vision, which increases the risk of a crash. Navistar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will correct the wiring in the headlight harness connector free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014.

Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information. Navistar's number for this recall is 14525. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
498

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 (1)

  • WORKSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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