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Business

Freightliner, International issue recalls over seatbelt, airbag issues

Daimler recalls 1K+ Freightliner Cascadia tractors due to air bag fasteners, while Navistar recalls 18K+ International trucks for faulty seat belt rings.

June 4, 2018

Equipment

Eaton’s Endurant trans now offered in Cummins-equipped International LoneStar, LT models

The Endurant transmission, hailed as the lightest most efficient automatic transmission on the market, is now available on International LoneStar & LT Trucks.

May 8, 2018

Business

More than 7,100 Western Star tractors, 500 International trucks recalled

Daimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 7,100 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 tractors for a possible electrical issue. Navistar is also recalling approximately 500 model year 2018-2019 International LT tractors for the potential of a fuel leak.

April 9, 2018

Business

Navistar in the black for 2017, first time in 6 years

The gains posted during the fourth quarter this year – Navistar’s second consecutive profitable quarter – represent a swing of $169 million compared to 2016 and was more than enough to push the company to a profit for the 2017 fiscal year. For 2017, the company reported an income of $30 million, versus a net loss of $97 million for fiscal year 2016.

December 20, 2017

Business

Steer axle recall expands to include nearly 19,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth, International trucks

The recall issued by Paccar includes approximately 17,737 model year 2016 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks in most models, along with approximately 1,175 model year 2016 International tractors in most models.

October 9, 2017

Business

Navistar recalling some 2018 Internationals with Cummins engines, Trail King recalling gooseneck trailers

Navistar is recalling approximately 224 model year 2018 International HX and LT series trucks with Cummins ISX15 Performance Series engines for a fuel pump issue, and Trail King is recalling certain 2012-2014 gooseneck trailers in which the pivot plate could crack, causing the trailer to detach.

August 29, 2017

Business

International making air disc brakes standard on LT series trucks

International Trucks Senior Vice President of Global Product Development Denny Mooney says the disc brakes help the company with its increased uptime initiative while also providing a higher degree of safety for the driver.

June 15, 2017

Business

Used truck prices tumbled in 2016

Used truck prices were down in 2016 with 3- t0 5-year-old tractors selling for $8,803 less (12.5 percent) on average than in 2015, according to a new report.

April 13, 2017

Business

Approximately 2,700 International trucks recalled

Navistar says the cause of the recall is the air dryer mounting bracket could fracture, causing the air dryer to separate from the frame with possible airline separation from the dryer, which could result in air system leaks or loss of air pressure to the brake system.

March 30, 2017

Business

Navistar recalling certain model year 2017 trucks for potential battery problem

Navistar says the affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover that could unlatch and contact the battery’s jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud isn’t covered.

January 20, 2017

Business

Volvo intros collision avoidance system, Mack partners with new ELD provider, more equipment updates from ATA

Volvo, Mack and International all made equipment- and technology-related announcements over the last two days of ATA’s Management Conference and Exhibition this week.

October 5, 2016

Business

International introduces new ‘flagship’ Class 8 tractor

International on Friday introduced its new flagship line of Class 8 on-highway trucks, taking the mantle from the company’s ProStar. The new LT series will be available with both the Cummins X15 and the Navistar proprietary N13.

September 30, 2016