WheelsRecall 13V-101 · 2013 International Prostar
Navistar, Inc. recall 13V-101 covers 1,646 2013 International Prostar for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through January 2, 2013, with feature codes 29AEB and 29AEC (Preset Plus hubs). The axle bearing retaining nut lock snap ring may have not been installed or may have been installed incorrectly which may result in the retainer nut working loose and possibly separating the wheel hub from the axle.
The risk
Separation of a wheel hub from an axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any missing axle bearing retainer nut lock snap rings, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 24, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar's recall campaign number is 13504.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 January 24, 2012 to January 2, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.