Navistar 2017 ProStar Trucks: Electrical Short Fire Risk
Navistar recalls 2017 International ProStar trucks with a battery latch that may cause electrical shorts and fires if not properly secured.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar trucks because a battery latch can unlatch and cause electrical shorts, increasing fire risk. Owners should contact Navistar for a free fix to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226052-navistar-2017-prostar-trucks-electrical-short-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226052-navistar-2017-prostar-trucks-electrical-short-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V938000
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“Navistar 2017 ProStar Trucks: Electrical Short Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226052-navistar-2017-prostar-trucks-electrical-short-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V938000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V938000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery latch can unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground. This short can lead to a fire if the jump start stud isn't covered.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks with the specific battery latch design are affected. Truck drivers and fleet operators using these vehicles are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, or TranStar truck has a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch. The recall started January 27, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free installation of the latch stop fix.
Get Latch Stop Fix
Dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V938000 (December 28, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.