International Prostar recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2017 International — 4 models

Recall number

16V938000

Brand / firm

International

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 294 units

Why it was recalled

An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not covered.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16513.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.