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HighNHTSA·12V114000·Announced 2012-03-22

Navistar Recalls 2012-2013 International Workstar Trucks for Headlight Wiring Defect

Navistar is recalling certain 2012 and 2013 International Workstar trucks because a wiring error causes bumper headlights to be dimmer than federal safety standards allow.

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 risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 International Workstar trucks manufactured between November 15, 2010, and March 6, 2012. The recall applies to vehicles equipped with headlights in the bumper. The defect involves the headlight beam circuit and the ground circuit being switched at the headlight connector. This wiring error affects the headlight wattage, resulting in the bumper headlight being dimmer than allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The reduced visibility for the driver or other road users due to inadequate headlight wattage may increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 23, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting / Electrical
Hazard
Affected units
286

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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