OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 13V439000

NHTSA campaign 13V439000 covers 15 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 16,107 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received September 18, 2013 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 13V439000 says

NHTSA campaign 13V439000 identifies EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES and states that 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.

Defect summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and TranStar trucks manufactured February 20, 2008, through July 29, 2013 and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system (feature code 0595BAW or 0595BAY). Due to an assembly error, the air lines at the isolation/vent valve may not be oriented correctly.

Consequence summary

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.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 13V439000

For NHTSA campaign 13V439000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: Date not reported
Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Component groups: EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 13V439000

RecallRoad links 15 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 13V439000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.