Air: chamberRecall 12V-465 · International vehicles
NAVISTAR, INC recall 12V-465 covers 559 International vehicles for a air: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V465000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
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 November 23, 2010 to April 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.