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SevereNHTSA·12V283000·Announced 2012-06-20

Navistar Recalls 2013 International Durastar Trucks for Windshield Defect

Navistar is recalling 1,298 2013 International Durastar trucks because windshield and backlight glass may separate from the cab, increasing the risk of injury or death.

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 source text explicitly states that the defect could result in an increased risk of personal injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or death risk.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 International Durastar trucks manufactured between February 12, 2012, and March 19, 2012. The recall affects vehicles equipped with cab codes 16030 or 16AAK. A total of 1,298 vehicles are affected by this safety recall.

The defect involves the windshield and backlight glass being installed without primer seal application. Over time, this lack of proper bonding may cause the glass to separate from the cab. If the glass separates, it could result in an increased risk of personal injury or death.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield and backlight glass on affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 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 DURASTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,298

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)

  • DURASTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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