International Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 13 safety recalls made by International Motors, LLC in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 28, 2016
(Campaign #: 16513)

Battery Cover Latch may Short Against Battery

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.
NHTSA ID: 16V938000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 294
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.61
November 18, 2016
(Campaign #: 16511)

Engine Coolant Leak into Cabin

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE transit buses manufactured July 1, 2010, to February 4, 2015, and one IC Bus BE transit bus manufactured on November 2, 2010. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward of driver heater (feature code 48PPJ or 48PPP) that has a formed heater hose that over time, may fatigue and split resulting in hot engine coolant fluid leaking into the driver's foot area.
NHTSA ID: 16V838000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 157
Consequence Summary:
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16511.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.15
November 18, 2016
(Campaign #: 16510)

Engine Coolant Leak into Cabin

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured November 3, 2009, to February 26, 2015, and 2012-2015 IC Bus BE school buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to September 15, 2014. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward of driver heater (feature code 48PPJ or 48PPP) that has a formed heater hose that over time, may fatigue and split resulting in hot engine coolant fluid leaking into the driver's foot area.
NHTSA ID: 16V837000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 20,673
Consequence Summary:
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16510.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.26
October 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015 IC Bus AE and BE, 2015-2017 CE and 2016-2017 RE school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 16V765000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 685
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 IC Bus RE transit buses manufactured November 12, 2015, to November 16, 2015, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 16V766000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 2016
(Campaign #: 16508)

Fuse Terminal may Break Causing Loss of Cab Power

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks manufactured June 11, 2013, through May 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break resulting in a total loss of power to the cab and an unexpected engine stall.
NHTSA ID: 16V556000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,952
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cube fuse with a chassis-mounted power distribution module (PDM), free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 14, 2016. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16508.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.31
June 22, 2016
(Campaign #: 16505)

Emergency Exit Missing Reflective Tape/FMVSS 217

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured June 15, 2015, to May 20, 2016, and RE school buses manufactured June 18, 2015, to April 27, 2016. These buses may have been manufactured without reflective outline tape around the emergency exit roof hatches. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 16V454000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,787
Consequence Summary:
Absence of the reflective outline tape may reduce conspicuity of the emergency exit roof hatches, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the emergency roof hatches, possibly increasing the passenger's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape around the roof hatch, free of charge. The recall began n July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.84
June 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
NHTSA ID: 16V453000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,191
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat May Separate From the Base Frame

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 IC Bus RE school buses manufactured January 25, 2016, to March 31, 2016, equipped with Freedman-brand passenger seats with integrated child seats (ICS). These seats may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As, such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 16V452000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
Navistar has already completed the repair work on the affected vehicles, free of charge to owners. Owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 8, 2016
(Campaign #: 16504)

Parking Brake Connecting Cable Clips may Fail

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.
NHTSA ID: 16V141000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 2,747
Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.41
February 18, 2016
(Campaign #: 16502)

Hood may Open Unexpectedly While Braking

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured from November 24, 2014, through January 22, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the hood straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and not return to their original length. As a result, the hood may open unexpectedly when the bus is braking.
NHTSA ID: 16V091000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 9,662
Consequence Summary:
If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood straps, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16502.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.02
February 17, 2016
(Campaign #: 16503)

Hood may Open Unexpectedly While Braking

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 IC CE commercial buses manufactured from November 24, 2014, to January 20, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the hood straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and not return to their original length. As a result, the hood may open unexpectedly when the bus is braking.
NHTSA ID: 16V090000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 104
Consequence Summary:
If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood straps, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.88
January 22, 2016
(Campaign #: 16501)

Stop Arm Reflective Decal May be Loose/FMVSS 131

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured May 4, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and 2016 IC RE school buses manufactured July 17, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
NHTSA ID: 16V030000
Component: OTHER
# of Units Affected: 529
Consequence Summary:
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867. Navistar's number for this recall is 16501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.23