Storage: tank assemblyRecall 13V-581 · 2013–2014 International Prostar
Navistar, Inc. recall 13V-581 covers 2,622 2013–2014 International Prostar for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V581000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 12, 2012 to August 8, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.