Recall 11V-372: 2012 International Workstar

NAVISTAR, INC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 21, 2011, covering about 36 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-372
Report date
Jul 21, 2011
Vehicles affected
36
Owners notified
Sep 22, 2011

The problem

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international workstar commercial trucks manufactured from february 7, 2011, through june 7, 2011, and built with dual steering gear feature codes 05ptb, 05pte, 05pua, 05pub, 05puc, 05pud, 05pue, or 05puh. The fastener that attaches the pitman arm to the right side steering gear may not have been tightened to its specified torque, or the locking feature associated with the fastener may not have been properly installed. An under torque condition and/or missing locking feature may cause a loose connection possibly allowing the pitman arm to separate from the steering gear resulting in loss of steering control.

The risk

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash that may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the pitman arm/steering gear connection, and either the connecting fastener will be tightened to the correct assembly torque or the pitman arm will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

Navistar safety recall no. 11512.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

ManufacturerNAVISTAR, INC
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V372000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International Workstar2012All 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 11V-372?

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international workstar commercial trucks manufactured from february 7, 2011, through june 7, 2011, and built with dual steering gear feature codes 05ptb, 05pte, 05pua, 05pub, 05puc, 05pud, 05pue, or 05puh. The fastener that attaches the pitman arm to the right side steering gear may not have been tightened to its specified torque, or the locking feature associated with the fastener may not have been properly installed. An under torque condition and/or missing locking feature may cause a loose connection possibly allowing the pitman arm to separate from the steering gear resulting in loss of steering control.

How is recall 11V-372 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the pitman arm/steering gear connection, and either the connecting fastener will be tightened to the correct assembly torque or the pitman arm will be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. 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.