2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR RECALL - #11V372000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 7, 2011, AND BUILT WITH DUAL STEERING GEAR FEATURE CODES 05PTB, 05PTE, 05PUA, 05PUB, 05PUC, 05PUD, 05PUE, OR 05PUH. THE FASTENER THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO ITS SPECIFIED TORQUE, OR THE LOCKING FEATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FASTENER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. AN UNDER TORQUE CONDITION AND/OR MISSING LOCKING FEATURE MAY CAUSE A LOOSE CONNECTION POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
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| Vehicle |
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Manufactured between |
2/7/2011 - 6/7/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/25/2011 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/22/2011 |
| # Affected |
36 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 7, 2011, AND BUILT WITH DUAL STEERING GEAR FEATURE CODES 05PTB, 05PTE, 05PUA, 05PUB, 05PUC, 05PUD, 05PUE, OR 05PUH. THE FASTENER THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO ITS SPECIFIED TORQUE, OR THE LOCKING FEATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FASTENER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. AN UNDER TORQUE CONDITION AND/OR MISSING LOCKING FEATURE MAY CAUSE A LOOSE CONNECTION POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PITMAN ARM/STEERING GEAR CONNECTION, AND EITHER THE CONNECTING FASTENER WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT ASSEMBLY TORQUE OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. |
| Notes |
NAVISTAR SAFETY RECALL NO. 11512.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR, CHAMBER
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for SEATS
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2012 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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