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HighNHTSA·11V252000·Announced 2011-04-19

Navistar Recalls 2011-2012 International Trucks for Brake System Defect

Navistar is recalling certain 2011-2012 International commercial trucks because the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp may fail to illuminate, potentially increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system defect that could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury or death, but the source text does not report any specific fatalities or injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 International Durastar, Paystar, Workstar, Transstar, Lonestar, and Prostar commercial trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between November 5, 2010, and March 10, 2011. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems (ABS)."

The defect involves a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit that prevents the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster from illuminating. An inoperable indicator may prevent the driver from being aware of a trailer ABS fault condition, thereby possibly increasing the risk of a crash that could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on May 12, 2011. 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 PAYSTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR, DURASTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2,543

Is your product affected?

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

Model numbers (6)

  • PAYSTAR
  • LONESTAR
  • PROSTAR
  • DURASTAR
  • WORKSTAR
  • TRANSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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