Navistar International ProStar 2017 Trucks: Electrical System Recall Risk of Crash
Navistar recalls certain 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks (manufactured June 2013-May 2016) due to a risk of engine stall causing crashes. Owners must contact Navistar for free replacement of the power distribution module.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks that could experience unexpected engine stalls, increasing crash risk. This recall affects vehicles manufactured between June 2013 and May 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226054-navistar-international-prostar-2017-trucks-electrical-system-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226054-navistar-international-prostar-2017-trucks-electrical-system-recall-risk-of · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V556000
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“Navistar International ProStar 2017 Trucks: Electrical System Recall Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226054-navistar-international-prostar-2017-trucks-electrical-system-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #16V556000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V556000).
Why it’s dangerous
In the affected trucks, the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break, causing a complete loss of power to the cab. This can lead to an unexpected engine stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of International ProStar trucks from model years 2014-2017 manufactured between June 2013 and May 2016 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of crashes due to potential engine stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your International ProStar truck was manufactured between June 11, 2013, and May 19, 2016. The recall covers model years 2014 through 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar
Reach out to Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free replacement of the power distribution module.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V556000 (July 26, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.
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