INTERNATIONAL 9900I 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V938000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL 9900I 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-27 2016-12-28 2016-12-28

Production Dates: 2016-06-20 - 2016-12-08

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16513

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 294

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.