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SevereNHTSA·17V575000·Announced 2017-09-20

2016 International Commercial Vehicles Recalled for Steering Tie Rod Defect

Navistar is recalling 2016 International and IC Bus vehicles because a steering axle nut may not be properly torqued, risking loss of steering.

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 can cause a complete loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles where the castellated nut may not be properly torqued. This defect allows the tie rod to loosen.

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 8, 2017.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL, IC BUS DURASTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR, WORKSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,175

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 (8)

  • DURASTAR
  • LONESTAR
  • PROSTAR
  • WORKSTAR
  • TRANSTAR
  • TERRASTAR
  • 9900I
  • HC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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