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SevereNHTSA·13V042000·Announced 2013-02-08

Fontaine Modified Navistar Trucks Recalled for Steering Assembly Defect

Fontaine Modification is recalling 811 modified Navistar trucks because steering clips may come loose, potentially making the vehicle difficult to steer and increasing crash risk.

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 in the steering system that may increase the likelihood of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2011, and January 9, 2013, and were modified to allow steering from either front seat. The recall covers 811 affected vehicles.

The defect involves certain steering assembly retaining clips that may not be completely engaged. If the clips come loose, the steering may feel loose and unresponsive, which can increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.

Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. Any defective assemblies will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FONTAINE INT'L 7400 W/DUAL STEERIN, INT'L 4300 W/DUAL STEERIN, INT'L 4400 W/DUAL STEERIN, INT'L 7500 W/DUAL STEERIN
Brand
FONTAINE
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
811

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 (5)

  • INT'L 7400 W/DUAL STEERIN
  • INT'L 4300 W/DUAL STEERIN
  • INT'L 4400 W/DUAL STEERIN
  • INT'L 7500 W/DUAL STEERIN
  • INT'L 7300 W/DUAL STEERIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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