Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the trailer from the tractor, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the trailer from the tractor, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250886-international-prostar-2013-recall-trailer-hitches · Recall date September 18, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V439000
“INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR (2013) recall — Trailer Hitches.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 18, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250886-international-prostar-2013-recall-trailer-hitches. Based on NHTSA recall 13V439000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V439000).
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13514.
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Subject: Recall 13V439000 — Navistar, Inc. INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR (2013) recall — Trailer Hitches Hello, I own a INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR (2013) recall — Trailer Hitches that is covered by recall 13V439000 from Navistar, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13514. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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