NHTSA Recall 14V688000: Electrical system
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,798 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International Lonestar.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V688000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14516 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 31, 2014 |
| Owner notification | March 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 International Lonestar vehicles manufactured October 12, 2009, to June 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 International ProStar vehicles manufactured December 16, 2008, to June 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles the electrical harness that supplies power to the HVAC system may not be of sufficient size for the electrical load of the circuit. This can result in an increase in resistance and heating at the connectors.
Safety risk
An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. Navistar issued an interim notification to owners on December 29, 2014. The recall began on March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 14516.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V688000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Lonestar | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| International Prostar | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.