Recalls for your 2018 International Durastar

Recalls for 2018 International Durastar

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Schneider International DuraStar

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Schneider International DuraStar

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
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

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
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

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT


Posted on: 2017-12-13
Description
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

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER


Posted on: 2020-04-17
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 international workstar and international durastar, 2018-2019 ic 1300 fbc commercial and ic hc commercial, 2018-2021 ic ce commercial, international mv and international hv, and 2019-2021 ic tc commercial buses with cummins b6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number fs90301 or fs90453.  The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire.  It may also lead to engine stalling.  

Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.  An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the affected navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge.  The recall began may 28, 2020.  Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.  

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2019-11-22
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 international mv and hv, 2018-2020 workstar, and 2018-2019 durastar vehicles equipped with feature codes 12vxt and 12vxu.  With the parking brake applied and the automatic transmission in the 'drive' or 'reverse' position, when the stationary pto switch is engaged by the operator, the engine rpm will ramp up and may overcome the parking brake's ability to hold the vehicle.

Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module to enable the pto neutral interlock, free of charge.  The recall began january 16, 2020.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  Navistar's number for this recall is 19518.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2020-12-23
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 international mv, 2020-2021 international hv, 2014-2020 international durastar and 2015-2018 international workstar vehicles.  When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary pto switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.

Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the cummins ecm for feature codes 12vxt or 12vxu that enables the pto neutral interlock, free of charge.  The recall began february 17, 2021.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  Navistar's number for this recall is 20510.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 international workstar, international durastar, 2019-2021 international hv, international mv, and ic bus re commercial bus vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 international workstar, international durastar, 2019-2021 international hv, international mv, and ic bus re commercial bus vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-19
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 international workstar, international durastar, 2019-2021 international hv, international mv, and ic bus re commercial bus vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  

Notes
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.