Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V693000 Reported October 23, 2015

10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse

International Motors, Llc · Power Train · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V693000
Manufacturer Campaign
15516
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 23, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 international prostar trucks manufactured january 5, 2015, to january 7, 2015, and 2016 international transtar trucks manufactured on january 6, 2015, and equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

Safety Consequence

Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission. any affected transmission will be repaired or replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2015. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-343-7357. navistar's number for this recall is 15516.

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 15V693000 or campaign 15516.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V693000

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

What is recall 15V693000?

NHTSA recall 15V693000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 23, 2015. It addresses: 10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V693000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15516. 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.