NHTSA Recall 12V546000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V546000; Date: Nov. 21, 2012
Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 International Prostar; 2013 International Prostar; 2012 International Transtar; 2013 International Transtar
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,747
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand prostar and transtar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through June 12, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501 or 0504504. The brake s-cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace s-cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by August 23, 2013. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
This recall campaign has been superseded by recall campaign 13v-231. Navistar's recall campaign number is 12530. 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.
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