Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 16V-938 · International vehicles
Navistar, Inc. recall 16V-938 covers 294 International vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V938000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not covered.
The risk
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16513.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 13, 2016 to December 8, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.