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NHTSA Recall 16V556000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,952 vehicles. It affects 2014–2017 International Prostar.

3,952
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (October 28)
NHTSA campaign16V556000
Manufacturer campaign16508
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report receivedJuly 26, 2016
Owner notificationOctober 28, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks manufactured June 11, 2013, through May 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break resulting in a total loss of power to the cab and an unexpected engine stall.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cube fuse with a chassis-mounted power distribution module (PDM), free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 14, 2016. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16508.

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 16V556000

Make and modelModel years
International Prostar2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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.