Power train: axle assemblyRecall 11V-589 · Ic Bus and International vehicles
NAVISTAR, INC recall 11V-589 covers 11 Ic Bus and International vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V589000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 10, 2011 to February 18, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.