10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2010-08-24
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 international prostar and lonestar heavy trucks manufactured from january 2, 2007 through june 1, 2010. The passenger side windshield wiper linkage rod may separate from either the wiper drive arm or passenger side pivot assembly.
Consequence
When the linkage separates, the passenger side wiper arm will no longer operate which could lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and international dealers will replace the windshield wiper linkage assembly free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about december 17, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 10514.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Posted on: 2010-06-14
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly. An under torque condition may cause wear of the interconnecting splines of the arm and the shaft possibly allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft resulting in a reduction of steering control.
Consequence
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 10511.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2010-02-03
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 international prostar and lonestar trucks equipped with feature code 04azt roll stability control. The air line that supplies the traction solenoid valve of the roll stability control (rsc) system may have been connected to an incorrect port on the air tank. This condition will affect air modulation to the trailer brakes if rsc is activated during a roll stability event. This condition at no time affects the normal design function of the tractor and trailer service brakes when activated by the driver, or the function of the tractor rsc system.
Consequence
Less than optimal rsc control of the trailer brakes during a roll stability event may increase the risk of a crash which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and relocate the air line that supplies the rsc traction solenoid valve to the correct port on the air tank. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 19, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar safety recall no. 10503.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2011-08-18
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through may 31, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with alternator feature code 08ggn, 08ggr, 08 ghg, or 08ghh. The alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will install a bracket to route the wires away from the power steering hose. Navistar did not provide an expected start date for the recall, but an interim notice will be mailed to owners if parts will not be available until after october 14, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. This recall campaign has been superseded by 12v-196.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 11516.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 2010-03-17
Description
Navistar has notified nhtsa of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is10506.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2008-11-26
Description
Navistar is recalling 14,048 my 2008-2010 lonestar and prostar trucks. The service brake air line that runs from the tractor protection valve to the fast brake module may separate from the fast brake module resulting in loss of trailer service brakes.
Consequence
Loss of trailer service brakes may cause a crash resulting in possible property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fast brake modules and the air lines running to the module will be rerouted to eliminate line tension caused by cab to frame relative motion. The recall began on march 20, 2009. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar recall no. 08510.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2012-05-04
Description
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with bosch alternator feature codes 08ggn, 08ggr, 08ghg, or 08ghh. The alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will install a standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator wires away from the power steering hose. The safety recall began on july 16, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 12515.this recall supersedes safety recall 11v-426, navistar campaign number 11516.all owners that had their vehicles repaired under the earlier recall campaign will need to have their vehicle remedied under this one.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #8 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2013-10-17
Description
Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 international lonestar, prostar, and transtar trucks manufactured february 20, 2008, through july 29, 2013 and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system (feature code 0595baw or 0595bay). Due to an assembly error, the air lines at the isolation/vent valve may not be oriented correctly.
Consequence
Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the trailer from the tractor, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2013. Owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13514.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-10-17
Description
Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 international lonestar, prostar, and transtar trucks manufactured february 20, 2008, through july 29, 2013 and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system (feature code 0595baw or 0595bay). Due to an assembly error, the air lines at the isolation/vent valve may not be oriented correctly.
Consequence
Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the trailer from the tractor, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2013. Owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13514.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2014-10-31
Description
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 international lonestar vehicles manufactured october 12, 2009, to june 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 international prostar vehicles manufactured december 16, 2008, to june 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles the electrical harness that supplies power to the hvac system may not be of sufficient size for the electrical load of the circuit. This can result in an increase in resistance and heating at the connectors.
Consequence
An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. Navistar issued an interim notification to owners on december 29, 2014. The recall began on march 2, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 14516.
Notes
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.