International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V607000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V607000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2014 international prostar trucks manufactured may 18, 2010, to april 5, 2013, 2012-2014 international lonestar trucks manufactured september 7, 2011, to march 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 international transtar trucks manufactured october 18, 2010, to february 20, 2013 Includes 3,776 affected units, Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2014 international prostar trucks manufactured may 18, 2010, to april 5, 2013, 2012-2014 international lonestar trucks manufactured september 7, 2011, to march 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 international transtar trucks manufactured october 18, 2010, to february 20, 2013

Defect Summary

Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 international prostar trucks manufactured may 18, 2010, to april 5, 2013, 2012-2014 international lonestar trucks manufactured september 7, 2011, to march 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 international transtar trucks manufactured october 18, 2010, to february 20, 2013. the affected trucks are equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V607000
Report Received Date: 2015-09-29T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel locking mechanism may not engage
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 3,776

Details

MFR Campaign Number: None
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 international prostar trucks manufactured may 18, 2010, to april 5, 2013, 2012-2014 international lonestar trucks manufactured september 7, 2011, to march 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 international transtar trucks manufactured october 18, 2010, to february 20, 2013. the affected trucks are equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Consequence Summary: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Navistar will notify owners, and fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 26.85

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NHTSA ID: 15V607000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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