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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V170📅 Apr 17, 2012

2012 International Terrastar recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international Terrastar trucks, manufactured from august 23, 2011, through november 16, 2011 and equipped with a sheppard M83 steering gear (feature code 05PSN). The fastener attaching the pitman arm to the steering gear shift may have been over tightened. As a result, the securing bolt may fail and the pitman arm may separate from the steering gear.

💥 The risk

If this occurs, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

🔧 The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arm fasteners. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on about june 12, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V170000
Manufacturer recall #
12514
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Vehicles affected
234
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 12, 2012
Built
Aug 23, 2011 – Nov 16, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 12514.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V170 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V170?

2012 International Terrastar. 234 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.