STERLING LT 2023: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Make : STERLING Model : LT Year : 2023
Build Dates : 2022-02-13 - 2022-08-16
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V869000
Date Owner's Notified: 2023-01-20 Date Received by ODI: 2022-11-23 Date Added to Database: 2022-11-25
Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22524
Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25822
Summary:
      Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
Consequence:
      A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.nhtsa.gov.