CHAMPION TERRASTAR 2017: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Make : CHAMPION Model : TERRASTAR Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2015-01-28 - 2016-02-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V141000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-05-03 Date Received by ODI: 2016-03-08 Date Added to Database: 2016-03-08
Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16504
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2747
Summary:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.