International Prostar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2014–2017 International Prostar

Recall number

16V556000

Brand / firm

International

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,952 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks manufactured June 11, 2013, through May 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break resulting in a total loss of power to the cab and an unexpected engine stall.

What to do

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. 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.