International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V581000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V581000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 2,622 affected units, Chassis Skirt may Rub Tank (Possible Fuel Leak), component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V581000
Report Received Date: 2013-11-20T00:00:00
Subject: Chassis skirt may rub tank (possible fuel leak)
Component: Fuel System, Diesel
Potentially Affected Units: 2,622

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13517
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 77.34

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NHTSA ID: 13V581000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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