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SevereNHTSA·12V509000·Announced 2012-10-18

Navistar Recalls 2012 International Trucks Due to Passenger Seat Defect

Navistar is recalling 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar trucks because the front passenger seat may separate from its mounting rails, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the seat separates from mounting rails, creating a significant risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar commercial trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between April 26, 2011, and December 19, 2011, and are equipped with a 7-degree passenger seat (feature code 16JAJ or SCBA). During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails, causing the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."

In the event of a crash, the seat may come loose, resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 2012.

Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, WORKSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (2)

  • DURASTAR
  • WORKSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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