2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Lonestar | 2012 International Prostar | 2013 International Transtar | 2013 International Lonestar | 2013 International Prostar | 2014 International Prostar | 2014 International Lonestar — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published September 29, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V607000, published September 29, 2015. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Lonestar | 2012 International Prostar | 2013 International Transtar | 2013 International Lonestar | 2013 International Prostar | 2014 International Prostar | 2014 International Lonestar — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International ProStar trucks manufactured May 18, 2010, to April 5, 2013, 2012-2014 International LoneStar trucks manufactured September 7, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 International TranStar trucks manufactured October 18, 2010, to February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
What to do
Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.
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Recall details
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Model
- PROSTAR
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR | 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR | 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2014 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR | 2014 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 International Prostar | 2012 International Transtar | 2011 International Transtar | 2012 International Lonestar | 2012 International Prostar | 2013 International Transtar | 2013 International Lonestar | 2013 International Prostar | 2014 International Prostar | 2014 International Lonestar — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V607000 on September 29, 2015. Reported hazard: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International ProStar trucks manufactured May 18, 2010, to April 5, 2013, 2012-2014 International LoneStar trucks manufactured September 7, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 International TranStar trucks manufactured October 18, 2010, to February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
What should I do if I have this product?
Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INTERNATIONAL. Model: PROSTAR.