Recalls for 2018 International Prostar

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2018-09-10
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 international prostar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 international lt trucks, 2017-2019 international lonestar and hx trucks and 2017 international paystar trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines.  In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Consequence
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.  The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge.  Navistar issued owners an interim notification on october 11, 2018.  The recall began november 21, 2018.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or 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 #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Posted on: 2019-02-26
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 international lt and 2017-2018 prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07bkp or 07bkr (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side).  In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack.  If both brackets crack, the exhaust tail pipe may detach from the vehicle.

Consequence
If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge.  The recall began april 23, 2019.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  Navistar's number for this recall is 19501.

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.