The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V507000·Announced 2012-10-17

Navistar Recalls 2013 International Trucks Due to Steering Wheel Weld Defect

Navistar is recalling 2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar trucks because the steering wheel may not be fully welded to its hub, risking loss of vehicle 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 (steering wheel separation) that leads to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between April 22, 2012, and October 29, 2012, and are equipped with specific steering wheel feature codes (05CAW, 05CAX, 05CAZ, 05CBA, or 05WBD). The recall involves a defect where the steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.

A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the mounting hub, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the potential for loss of control constitutes a significant safety hazard.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 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 WORKSTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
10,046

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 (3)

  • WORKSTAR
  • LONESTAR
  • PROSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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