Recall 10V-259: 2010 International 4300M, 2010–2011 International 8600 and 2 more
NAVISTAR, INC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jun 14, 2010, covering about 1,220 vehicles.
The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly. An under torque condition may cause wear of the interconnecting splines of the arm and the shaft possibly allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft resulting in a reduction of steering control.
The risk
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 10511.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NAVISTAR, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V259000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International 4300M | 2010 | All years |
| International 8600 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| International Lonestar | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| International Prostar | 2010, 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-259?
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly. An under torque condition may cause wear of the interconnecting splines of the arm and the shaft possibly allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft resulting in a reduction of steering control.
How is recall 10V-259 fixed?
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.