Recalls for 2016 International 1300

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Posted on: 2016-03-08
Description
Navistar, inc.  (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 international 1300 trucks manufactured february 26, 2015, to may 12, 2015, 2016-2017 international durastar trucks manufactured january 28, 2015, to february 4, 2016, international terrastar trucks manufactured january 28, 2015, to february 1, 2016, and 2016 ic ac transit buses manufactured january 28, 2015, to february 2, 2015.  The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

Consequence
If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hand parking brake cable connector clips, free of charge.  The recall began on may 3, 2016.  Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.  Navistar's number for this recall is 16504.

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.