Navistar Recalls International Trucks Due to Air Dryer Bracket Fracture Risk
Navistar is recalling 2016-2018 International heavy diesel trucks because a mounting bracket may fracture, causing air leaks and increased stopping distance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the braking system (air dryer mounting bracket) that can lead to loss of brake pressure and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect.
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar, and 2017-2018 International RH heavy diesel trucks. The recall involves 2,786 vehicles.
The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, which can cause air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system. A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR, LONESTAR, LT, RH
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy Diesel Trucks
- Affected units
- 2,786
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)
- PROSTAR
- LONESTAR
- LT
- RH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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