Navistar (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.
Navistar – Battery Cover Latch may Short Against Battery
| Report Received Date | 12/28/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V938000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | 16513 |
| Potentially Affected | 294 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V938000) |
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