International LT, Prostar: Structure

Affects International LT, Prostar · 2016–2020 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust hanger brackets may crack and allow the tail pipe to separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: If the exhaust tail pipe falls off, it could become a hazard for road users and bystanders. This could create a risk of injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the rear exhaust hanger bracket replaced. Dealers will also inspect and replace any forward bracket found cracked and/or tail pipe that is damaged.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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