Recall
International Prostar — 16V938000
NHTSA ID
16V938000
Make
International
Model
Prostar
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-12-28
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Units Affected
294
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
16513
Summary
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.
Consequence
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.