EquipmentRecall 12V-115 · International vehicles
NAVISTAR, INC recall 12V-115 covers 65 International vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR AND PROSTAR TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 24, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH a FEATURE CODE 08VTS, 08JAU, OR 08JAW BATTERY BOX. THE MOUNTING BRACKETS USED TO INSTALL THE BATTERY BOX LOWER STEP WERE ASSEMBLED WITH TWO WELDS INSTEAD OF THREE WELDS AND MAY CAUSE THE STEP MOUNT TO BREAK OFF FROM THE BRACKET.
The risk
A FAILURE OF THE STEP MOUNTING BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE STEP TO UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH STEP MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
NAVISTAR'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12507.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 March 24, 2011 to November 22, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.