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SevereNHTSA·14V062000·Announced 2014-02-19

Navistar Recalls 2014-2015 International Durastar Trucks for Steering Bolt Failure

Navistar is recalling 148 International Durastar trucks because steering gear bolts may fail, causing loss of steering 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 (steering gear bolts) that can lead to loss of steering control, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 International Durastar trucks manufactured between January 11, 2014, and January 23, 2014. The recall affects 148 vehicles equipped with specific steering feature codes (05PRG, 05PRR, 05PRU, 05PRV, or 05PSM).

The defect involves bolts used to mount the steering gear to the frame, which may fail. This failure can result in loose steering or a complete loss of steering control. A reduction in or loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on February 19, 2014. Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as necessary at no charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-5000 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
148

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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