NHTSA Recall 10V259000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V259000; Date: Jun. 14, 2010
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 International 4300M; 2010 International 8600; 2011 International 8600; 2010 International Lonestar; 2011 International Lonestar; 2010 International Prostar; 2011 International Prostar
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,220
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 9, 2010
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