Navistar Recalls 2010-2011 International Trucks for Steering Defect

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 International 4300M, 8600, LoneStar, and ProStar trucks manufactured between May 6, 2009, and May 25, 2010. The recall involves 1,220 vehicles.

The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued during assembly. This condition can cause wear on the interconnecting splines of the arm and shaft, potentially allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft. This results in a reduction of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 9, 2010. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

INTERNATIONAL 4300M, PROSTAR, LONESTAR, 8600

Brand

INTERNATIONAL

Manufacturer

NAVISTAR, INC

Category

Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck

Hazard

• loss-of-steering-control
• crash-risk

Affected units

1,220

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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