International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V776000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V776000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2014 international prostar and durastar trucks manufactured april 26, 2012, to april 4, 2013, workstar trucks manufactured april 27, 2012, to march 29, 2013, lonestar trucks manufactured may 21, 2012, to april 2, 2013, and transtar trucks manufactured april 30, 2012, to march 25, 2013 Includes 15,730 affected units, Accelerator Position Sensor may Cause High Idle, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 international prostar and durastar trucks manufactured april 26, 2012, to april 4, 2013, workstar trucks manufactured april 27, 2012, to march 29, 2013, lonestar trucks manufactured may 21, 2012, to april 2, 2013, and transtar trucks manufactured april 30, 2012, to march 25, 2013

Defect Summary

Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 international prostar and durastar trucks manufactured april 26, 2012, to april 4, 2013, workstar trucks manufactured april 27, 2012, to march 29, 2013, lonestar trucks manufactured may 21, 2012, to april 2, 2013, and transtar trucks manufactured april 30, 2012, to march 25, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the accelerator pedal position sensor can move and result in a high engine idle.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the electronic control module (ecm) to allow it to recognize that the pedal is at the idle position, free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2016. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. navistar's number for this recall is 15517.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V776000
Report Received Date: 2015-11-20T00:00:00
Subject: Accelerator position sensor may cause high idle
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 15,730

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15517
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 international prostar and durastar trucks manufactured april 26, 2012, to april 4, 2013, workstar trucks manufactured april 27, 2012, to march 29, 2013, lonestar trucks manufactured may 21, 2012, to april 2, 2013, and transtar trucks manufactured april 30, 2012, to march 25, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the accelerator pedal position sensor can move and result in a high engine idle.
Consequence Summary: A high engine idle may make downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine brake may be disabled. these factors may hinder slowing down the truck when descending a long grade, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the electronic control module (ecm) to allow it to recognize that the pedal is at the idle position, free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2016. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. navistar's number for this recall is 15517.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.39

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NHTSA ID: 15V776000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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