The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V219000·Announced 2020-04-17

International DuraStar and WorkStar Fuel Heater Fire and Engine Stall Recall

Navistar is recalling 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar models, plus IC bus vehicles with Cummins B6.7 engines. The electric fuel heater may overheat and catch fire or cause engine stalling.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect in the fuel system involving a component that can overheat, melt, and cause fire. The potential for fire and engine stalling that could lead to loss of vehicle control creates serious injury and crash risk, meeting the criterion of structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Navistar is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar models, as well as 2018-2021 IC bus models and International MV and HV vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines and fuel modules with option numbers FS90301 or FS90453. Approximately 27,421 vehicles are potentially affected.

The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat, causing plastic to melt and potentially catch fire. An overheating fuel heater may also lead to engine stalling, which increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy for the recall began May 28, 2020. Dealers will disable the fuel heater by installing a plug or otherwise rendering the heater inoperable, removing the fuse supplying electrical power, and installing a cover over the wire harness connector. This service is provided free of charge.

Owners should contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for information. More details are available at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS, INTERNATIONAL TC, CE, MV, DURASTAR
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Diesel Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
27,421

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 (8)

  • TC
  • CE
  • MV
  • DURASTAR
  • WORKSTAR
  • HC
  • HV
  • 1300 FBC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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