NHTSA Recall 16V938000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V938000; Date: Dec. 28, 2016
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 International 9900I; 2017 International Lonestar; 2017 International Prostar; 2017 International Transtar
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc.
Affected Units:: 294
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 2017
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