NHTSA Campaign 13V581000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by Navistar, Inc. · Reported Nov 20, 2013 · 2,622 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 International ProStar sleeper cab vehicles manufactured December 12, 2012, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with feature code 16XSA, 16XSB, 16XSC or 16XSD chassis skirts. In the affected vehicles, the rear chassis skirt upper horizontal support S-bracket may rub the fuel tank causing a hole in the tank.
Consequence
A hole in the tank would allow fuel to leak onto the roadway causing dangerous driving conditions, which could result in a vehicle crash, property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the chassis skirt with proper clearance, free of charge. If necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall number is 13517.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | PROSTAR | 2013 | 2,622 |
| INTERNATIONAL | PROSTAR | 2014 | 2,622 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V581000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.