Recall 12V115000: 2012 International Lonestar, 2012 International Prostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 22, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 65
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international lonestar and prostar trucks, manufactured from march 24, 2011, through november 22, 2011, equipped with a feature code 08vts, 08jau, or 08jaw battery box. The mounting brackets used to install the battery box lower step were assembled with two welds instead of three welds and may cause the step mount to break off from the bracket.
The risk
A failure of the step mounting bracket may cause the step to unexpectedly break off which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace both step mounting brackets free of charge. The safety recall began on june 6, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 12507.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V115000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12507
- Manufacturer
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Owner letters
- Jun 6, 2012
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology