NHTSA Recall 11V589000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V589000; Date: Dec. 19, 2011
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ic Bus HC; 2012 International Durastar
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 International durastar and ic bus hc heavy trucks and buses manufactured from February 10, 2011, through February 18, 2011,that were equipped with a meritor mfs08 series non-drive front steer axle. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 10, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
Navistar's recall campaign number is 11521. 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: Feb 10, 2012
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