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International Prostar Recall 15V693: Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse

NHTSA campaign 15V693, reported October 23, 2015, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 International ProStar and TranStar trucks with Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions may not fully disengage reverse gear when the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral. In some cases, shifting from reverse into a forward gear can cause the transmission to mechanically lock because reverse and a forward gear are engaged at the same time.

Even after the shifter has been moved out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backward, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-343-7357 (recall number 15516) if their truck is affected.

Navistar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the transmission and repair or replace it as needed. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V693Navistar, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015, and 2016 International TranStar trucks manufactured on January 6, 2015, and equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Risk
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission. Any affected transmission will be repaired or replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Navistar's number for this recall is 15516.
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.

Affected vehicles

International Prostar2016
International Transtar2016