2012 International Terrastar — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
Published April 17, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 17, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V170000, published April 17, 2012. Recalling firm: International Motors, LLC; 2012 International Terrastar — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Model
- TERRASTAR
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 International Terrastar — Steering: gear box: shaft pitman recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V170000 on April 17, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INTERNATIONAL. Model: TERRASTAR.