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SevereNHTSA·11V326000·Announced 2011-06-15

Navistar Recalls 2011 Workhorse W42 and W46 Chassis for Steering Defect

Navistar is recalling certain 2011 Workhorse W42 and W46 chassis because steering wheel components may separate, reducing driver control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that may decrease driver control, increasing the risk of a crash resulting in personal injury or death.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Workhorse W42 and W46 chassis manufactured between January 1, 2011, and May 25, 2011. The recall involves a defect in the steering wheel components, which do not meet design specifications.

As a result of this defect, the inner piece of the steering wheel may separate from the outer piece. This separation may decrease the driver's ability to control the vehicle, which may increase the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect steering wheel free of charge. The safety recall began on August 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
WORKHORSE W42, W46
Brand
WORKHORSE
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
46

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 (2)

  • W42
  • W46

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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