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Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 International ProStar sleeper cab vehicles
Posted by: Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant (IP Logged)
Date: December 23, 2013 11:51AM

Report Receipt Date: NOV 20, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V581000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL , STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,622

Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

SUMMARY:
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 is expected to begin by January 20, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13517.
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.



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