Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V439000 Reported September 18, 2013

Trailer may release from fifth wheel

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 16,107 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V439000
Manufacturer Campaign
13514
Manufacturer
International Motors, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16,107
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 18, 2013
Completion Rate
91.95

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V439000 or campaign 13514.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V439000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V439000?

NHTSA recall 13V439000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 18, 2013. It addresses: Trailer may release from fifth wheel. The recall affects approximately 16,107 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V439000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13514. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.