Navistar Recalls 2012 International Workstar Trucks for Steering Defect

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

• loss-of-steering-control
• crash

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.

Distribution

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