Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar
— Recall Campaign #12V507000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,046 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V507000
| Manufacturer: | International Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V507000 |
| Units affected: | 10,046 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.