OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 17V792000

NHTSA campaign 17V792000 covers 13 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 10,195 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received December 11, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 17V792000 says

NHTSA campaign 17V792000 identifies EQUIPMENT and states that In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Defect summary

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.

Consequence summary

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V792000

For NHTSA campaign 17V792000, the filed corrective action says: Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Owner notification: February 8, 2018
Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
Component groups: EQUIPMENT

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 17V792000

RecallRoad links 13 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 17V792000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.