2013 International Lonestar, International Prostar and others recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2012. It covers about 10,046 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,046
- reported
- Oct 17, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 21, 2012
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05CAW, 05CAX, 05CAZ, 05CBA, or 05WBD. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.
- Risk
- A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 12V507000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V507000
Is there a recall on the 2013 International Lonestar, International Prostar and others steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 12V507000, reported on October 17, 2012, covers about 10,046 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V507000?
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2012. 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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