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
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 (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
- 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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