Electrical System Related Problems of the 2013 International Prostar

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2013 International Prostar.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of International Prostar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Trunk Wiring problems
1
Electrical System problems
1

Trunk Wiring problem #1

The contact owns a 2013 International Prostar. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the driver's side headlight failed. Upon inspection, it was found that there was a wiring issue. Later, the engine compartment became engulfed in flames while the contact was asleep in the vehicle. The fire department was called and determined that the fire originated at the driver's side headlight. The passenger sustained a broken ankle from jumping out of the vehicle and both the contact and passenger suffered from smoke inhalation. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,097. The VIN was unavailable.

Electrical System problem #2

The contact owns a 2013 International Prostar. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the engine compartment suddenly burst into flames. The contact personally extinguished the flames. The fire and police departments were summoned. The contact and passenger suffered from smoke inhalation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.


Electrical System related problems in other International Prostar model year vehicles:



Prostar Service Bulletins
Prostar Safety Recalls
Prostar Defect Investigations