LISLE, Ill., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is mourning the death of John D. Correnti, a member of the Navistar Board of Directors, who passed away on August 18, 2015. John had a long and highly successful career in the steel industry, serving most recently as chairman and chief executive officer of Big River Steel, LLC.

"We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of John Correnti, who was a member of Navistar's Board of Directors for the past 21 years," said Troy Clarke, Navistar president and chief executive officer. "Through his leadership experience, broad business expertise and insights, John contributed greatly to Navistar. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

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Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International^® brand commercial and military trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus^™ brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

SOURCE Navistar International Corporation