International Lonestar, Prostar, Transtar (2011-2014): Trailer hitches
Recall 15V607000 · Sep 29, 2015 · Navistar, Inc.
3,776
vehicles affected
3,776
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V607000
- Date
- Sep 29, 2015
- Maker
- Navistar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,776
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- Model years
- 2011-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | Lonestar | 2012-2014 |
| International | Prostar | 2011-2014 |
| International | Transtar | 2011-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V607000?
3 models: International Lonestar (2012-2014), International Prostar (2011-2014), International Transtar (2011-2013), about 3,776 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V607000?
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.
What can happen?
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.