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SevereNHTSA·15V693000·Announced 2015-10-23

Navistar Recalls 2016 International Trucks Due to Transmission Locking Hazard

Navistar is recalling specific 2016 International ProStar and TranStar trucks because the transmission may lock or cause unexpected backward movement.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the transmission may mechanically lock or cause unexpected backward movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured between January 5, 2015, and January 7, 2015, and 2016 International TranStar trucks manufactured on January 6, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions.

The defect involves the transmission shift lever. When moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may remain engaged. If the lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse and forward gears are simultaneously engaged. This can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly move backwards even when shifted out of reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission. Any affected transmission will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR, TRANSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (2)

  • PROSTAR
  • TRANSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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