International Transtar, Durastar +3 more: Vehicle speed control — accelerator pedal

Affects International Transtar, Durastar, Workstar, Lonestar, Prostar · 2013–2014 — about 16K vehicles.

The hazard

A high engine idle may make downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine brake may be disabled. These factors may hinder slowing down the truck when descending a long grade, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the electronic control module (ECM) to allow it to recognize that the pedal is at the idle position, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15517.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational