International recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International ProStar trucks manufactured May 18, 2010, to April 5, 2013, 2012-2014 International LoneStar trucks manufactured September 7, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 International TranStar trucks manufactured October 18, 2010, to February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
What could happen
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.
Vehicles covered
- International Lonestar 2012–2014
- International Prostar 2011–2014
- International Transtar 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V607000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 29, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 18, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,776
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 18, 2010 to Feb 20, 2013
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- None
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
- Ic Bus / International recall: Electrical system Apr 6, 2023
- International recall: Power train Nov 21, 2018
- Ic Bus / International recall: Seat belts May 3, 2018
- International recall: Equipment Dec 11, 2017
- Ic Bus / International recall: Steering Sep 20, 2017
- International recall: Electrical system Dec 28, 2016
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.