INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR 2013: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V507000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-11-21 2012-10-17 2012-10-22

Production Dates: 2012-04-22 - 2012-10-29

Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12529

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10046

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05CAW, 05CAX, 05CAZ, 05CBA, or 05WBD. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.

Consequence

A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

Navistar's recall campaign number is 12529.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.