NHTSA Recall 12V507000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V507000; Date: Oct. 17, 2012
A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 International Lonestar; 2013 International Prostar; 2013 International Workstar
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,046
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand lonestar, prostar, and workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05caw, 05cax, 05caz, 05cba, or 05wbd. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12529. 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 21, 2012
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