NHTSA Recall 12V465000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V465000; Date: Sep. 20, 2012
If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 International 8600; 2012 International Durastar; 2013 International Durastar; 2011 International Prostar; 2012 International Prostar; 2013 International Prostar; 2012 International Workstar
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air:chamber
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 559
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2012
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