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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V372000·Announced 2011-07-21

Navistar Recalls 2012 International Workstar Trucks for Steering Defect

Navistar is recalling 2012 International Workstar trucks because a steering component may not be properly secured, risking loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 can result in loss of steering control, which the source states increases the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 International Workstar commercial trucks manufactured between February 7, 2011, and June 7, 2011. The recall applies to vehicles built with specific 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 the specified torque, or the associated locking feature may not have been properly installed. This condition could cause a loose connection, potentially allowing the pitman arm to separate from the steering gear and resulting in a loss of steering control.

Dealers will inspect the pitman arm and steering gear connection and either tighten the fastener to the correct torque or replace the pitman arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before August 19, 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 WORKSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
36

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 (1)

  • WORKSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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