International Prostar recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2017 International — 5 models

Recall number

16V453000

Brand / firm

International

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,191 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.

What to do

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.