Recall 12V-465: 2013 International 8600, 2012–2013 International Durastar and 2 more

NAVISTAR, INC recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Sep 20, 2012, covering about 559 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-465
Report date
Sep 20, 2012
Vehicles affected
559
Owners notified
Nov 6, 2012

The problem

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.

The risk

If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Notes

Navistar's recall campaign number is 12524. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNAVISTAR, INC
ComponentParking Brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V465000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International 86002013All years
International Durastar2012, 2013All years
International Prostar2011, 2012, 2013All 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 12V-465?

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.

How is recall 12V-465 fixed?

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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.