NHTSA Recall 16V938000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 294 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International 9900I.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V938000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16513 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | December 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 27, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (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.
Safety risk
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 16V938000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 9900I | 2017 |
| International Lonestar | 2017 |
| International Prostar | 2017 |
| International Transtar | 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.