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SevereNHTSA·15V254000·Announced 2015-04-29

Navistar Recalls 2016 International PayStar and WorkStar Trucks for Axle Lubrication Defect

Navistar is recalling specific 2016 International PayStar and WorkStar trucks because inadequate lubrication in the rear drive axles may cause premature bearing failure, increasing the risk of 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 (axle assembly) where the source text explicitly states the defect increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 International PayStar trucks manufactured between January 19, 2015, and January 20, 2015, as well as 2016 International WorkStar trucks manufactured on January 19, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.

Without adequate lubrication, the bearings in the wheel end hub assembly may fail prematurely. This mechanical failure increases the risk of a crash. The recall was completed in April 2015, and Navistar has already repaired the affected vehicles free of charge.

Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • PAYSTAR
  • WORKSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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