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2017 International Terrastar problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
124

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Recalls 1

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cableReported March 8, 2016 · 2,747 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International 1300 trucks manufactured February 26, 2015, to May 12, 2015, 2016-2017 International DuraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 4, 2016, International TerraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 1, 2016, and 2016 IC AC transit buses manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 2, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
Risk
If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hand parking brake cable connector clips, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16504.

Recall number 16V141000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 International Terrastar 124

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1 recall, covering parking brake.

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