Recall 17V792000 scope

Affected units
10,195
Vehicles identified
31
Makes involved
1
Model years
15

Recall 17V792000

K.P.K. TRUCK BODY MFG. & EQUIPMENT • EQUIPMENT • reported Dec 11, 2017 • • 10,195 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
17V792000
Component
EQUIPMENT
Model Years
2000–2018
Affected Units
10,195
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Navistar, Inc. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
71th percentile in scale
10,195 vehicles — among 92 recalls covering 2000–2018 INTERNATIONAL 4700/4900.
Component Frequency
Equipment cited in 14.2% of recent recalls
428 of 3,012 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Equipment-class component.
Manufacturer Density
K.P.K. TRUCK BODY MFG. & EQUIPMENT has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Defect Summary

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Key Dates

Report Date
Dec 11, 2017
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

31 vehicles under this recall

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Other K.P.K. TRUCK BODY MFG. & EQUIPMENT Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
24V375000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS 319
24V341000 PARKING BRAKE 91
24V180000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL 38
24V164000 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR 272
24V089000 STEERING 1,191
24V088000 STEERING 893
24V027000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES 20
24V026000 SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS 297
23V587000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 624

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching INTERNATIONAL from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V459000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15,628
26V382000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 9
26V294000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 16
26V084000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 204
25V817000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 678
25V806000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 11,418
25V781000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1,303
25V763000 PARKING BRAKE 159
25V702000 POWER TRAIN 97
25V534000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1,175

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 15 related complaints, the most reported components are Engine (7), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Service Brakes (1).

Complaint Component
1621199 ENGINE
1556966 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1556965 ENGINE
1519701 ENGINE
1460284 SERVICE BRAKES
1408796 ENGINE
1419000 ENGINE
1394440 STRUCTURE:BODY
1394441 SUSPENSION
1394442 WHEELS
1358451 ENGINE
1351466 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1408491 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1258350 ENGINE
1258351 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 17V792000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 17V792000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 17V792000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for INTERNATIONAL 4700 2000?
Browse all INTERNATIONAL recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

Data sources & freshness

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