NHTSA Recall 17V174000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2017-03-14. An estimated 2,786 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar and International RH heavy diesel trucks. The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, causing air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system.
Risk
A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.
Manufacturer campaign number: 17502
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.