International recall: Structure
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 International ProStar sleeper cab vehicles manufactured December 12, 2012, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with feature code 16XSA, 16XSB, 16XSC or 16XSD chassis skirts. In the affected vehicles, the rear chassis skirt upper horizontal support S-bracket may rub the fuel tank causing a hole in the tank.
What could happen
A hole in the tank would allow fuel to leak onto the roadway causing dangerous driving conditions, which could result in a vehicle crash, property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the chassis skirt with proper clearance, free of charge. If necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall number is 13517.
Vehicles covered
- International Prostar 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V581000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 20, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,622
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 12, 2012 to Aug 8, 2013
- Part
- Structure; Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 13517
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- International recall: Service brakes, air Oct 31, 2024
- International recall: Exterior lighting May 18, 2023
- Ic Bus / International recall: Electrical system Apr 6, 2023
- International recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 26, 2019
- International recall: Power train Nov 21, 2018
- International recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 5, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.