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HighNHTSA·16V556000·Announced 2016-07-26

Navistar Recalls 2014-2017 International ProStar Trucks for Electrical Defect

Navistar is recalling 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks because a fuse terminal may break, causing total power loss and unexpected engine stalls.

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 risk-of-harm product (unexpected engine stall increasing 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 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks manufactured between June 11, 2013, and May 19, 2016. The recall involves 3,952 vehicles where the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break. This defect can result in a total loss of power to the cab and an unexpected engine stall.

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cube fuse with a chassis-mounted power distribution module (PDM) free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 14, 2016, and the recall began on October 28, 2016.

Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16508. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,952

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)

  • PROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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