The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V631000·Announced 2015-10-08

Navistar Recalls 2016 International Trucks Due to Engine Stalling Risk

Navistar is recalling specific 2016 International trucks because the engine control module may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (engine stalling leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar, DuraStar, Paystar, and LoneStar trucks. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between August 5, 2015, and August 14, 2015. In these affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, which can cause the engine to stall without warning.

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash. Navistar will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015.

Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. 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 DURASTAR, LONESTAR, PAYSTAR, PROSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
74

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 (4)

  • DURASTAR
  • LONESTAR
  • PAYSTAR
  • PROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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