International Durastar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2016 International — 4 models

Recall number

15V631000

Brand / firm

International

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 74 units

Why it was recalled

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured August 5, 2015, to August 14, 2015, DuraStar trucks manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 13, 2015, Paystar trucks manufactured August 11, 2015, to August 14, 2015, and LoneStar trucks manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.