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2010-2011 International 4300M, International 8600 and others recall: shaft pitman

Navistar, Inc reported this safety recall on June 14, 2010. It covers about 1,220 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,220
reported
Jun 14, 2010
owners notified
Jul 9, 2010
related complaints
2

Steering: gear box: shaft pitman

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 10V259000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.

2010 International 4300M2010 International 86002011 International 86002010 International Lonestar2011 International Lonestar2010 International Prostar2011 International Prostar

Questions about recall 10V259000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 International 4300M, International 8600 and others shaft pitman?

Yes. Recall 10V259000, reported on June 14, 2010, covers about 1,220 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V259000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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