2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR RECALL - #12V508000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through August 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570. The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification resulting in reduced strength.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
Navistar, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/14/2012 - 8/14/2012 |
| Recalled on |
10/22/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Navistar, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/2012 |
| # Affected |
279 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through August 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570. The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification resulting in reduced strength. |
| Consequences |
Improperly heat treated tow hooks may unexpectedly break during vehicle recovery, resulting in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle while in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash without warning with accompanying vehicle damage, injuries or deaths. |
| Corrective action |
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect tow hooks, free of change. The safety recall ibegan on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. |
| Notes |
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12527.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. |
| See also |
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR, CHAMBER
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for STEERING
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for WHEELS
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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