International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V792000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V792000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting 2000-2001 international 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (transtar) and 9100i, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 durastar, 2012 and 2014-2017 prostar, 2014-2015 terrastar, and 2018 lt trucks Includes 10,195 affected units, Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2000-2001 international 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (transtar) and 9100i, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 durastar, 2012 and 2014-2017 prostar, 2014-2015 terrastar, and 2018 lt trucks
Defect Summary
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 international 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (transtar) and 9100i, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 durastar, 2012 and 2014-2017 prostar, 2014-2015 terrastar, and 2018 lt trucks. these vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 9, 2018. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.