The defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4700 | 2000, 2001 |
| International 4900 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| International 9100I | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| International Durastar | 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| International LT | 2018 |
| International ProStar | 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| International TerraStar | 2014, 2015 |
| International Transtar | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| International 4700 | 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| International 4700 | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| International 4900 | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| International 4900 | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| International 4900 | 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| International 9100I | 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| International 9100I | 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| International 9100I | 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| International Durastar | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| International Durastar | 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| International Durastar | 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| International Durastar | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| International Durastar | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| International Durastar | 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| International Durastar | 2012 | 0 | 13 |
| International Durastar | 2013 | 0 | 12 |
| International Durastar | 2014 | 1 | 8 |
| International Durastar | 2016 | 0 | 7 |
| International Durastar | 2017 | 1 | 6 |
| International Durastar | 2018 | 0 | 9 |
| International LT | 2018 | 3 | 16 |
| International ProStar | 2012 | 6 | 18 |
| International ProStar | 2014 | 3 | 10 |
| International ProStar | 2015 | 0 | 7 |
| International ProStar | 2016 | 0 | 8 |
| International ProStar | 2017 | 1 | 9 |
| International TerraStar | 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| International TerraStar | 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| International Transtar | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| International Transtar | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017