The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V170000·Announced 2012-04-17

Navistar Recalls 2012 International Terrastar Trucks for Steering Gear Defect

Navistar is recalling 234 model year 2012 International Terrastar trucks because a steering component may fail, potentially causing loss of 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 could lead to loss of control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 International Terrastar trucks manufactured between August 23, 2011, and November 16, 2011. The recall affects 234 vehicles equipped with a Shepard M83 steering gear (feature code 05PSN).

The fastener attaching the pitman arm to the steering gear shift may have been over-tightened. This condition could cause the securing bolt to fail, allowing the pitman arm to separate from the steering gear. If this occurs, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arm fasteners free of charge. The recall began on about June 12, 2012. 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 TERRASTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
234

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)

  • TERRASTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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