International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V438000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V438000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2015 international transtar vehicles manufactured april 10, 2012, to december 12, 2014 Includes 63 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2015 international transtar vehicles manufactured april 10, 2012, to december 12, 2014
Defect Summary
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 international transtar vehicles manufactured april 10, 2012, to december 12, 2014. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of navistar, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.