2012 International Durastar and International Workstar recall: seats
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 18, 2012. It covers about 5 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5
- reported
- Oct 18, 2012
- owners notified
- Dec 18, 2012
Seats
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 26, 2011, through December 19, 2011, and equipped with a 7 degree passenger seat (feature code 16JAJ or SCBA). During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails. Thus, the vehicles failed to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 12V509000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V509000
Is there a recall on the 2012 International Durastar and International Workstar seats?
Yes. Recall 12V509000, reported on October 18, 2012, covers about 5 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V509000?
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 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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