Chassis skirt may rub tank (possible fuel leak)
Defect Summary
Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 international prostar sleeper cab vehicles manufactured december 12, 2012, through august 8, 2013 and equipped with feature code 16xsa, 16xsb, 16xsc or 16xsd chassis skirts. in the affected vehicles, the rear chassis skirt upper horizontal support s-bracket may rub the fuel tank causing a hole in the tank.
Safety Consequence
A hole in the tank would allow fuel to leak onto the roadway causing dangerous driving conditions, which could result in a vehicle crash, property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the chassis skirt with proper clearance, free of charge. if necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced. The recall began on march 31, 2014. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. navistar's recall number is 13517.
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FAQ: Recall 13V581000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V581000?
NHTSA recall 13V581000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on November 20, 2013. It addresses: Chassis skirt may rub tank (possible fuel leak). The recall affects approximately 2,622 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Diesel component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V581000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13517. 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.