NHTSA Recall 14V064000 |
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Vehicles: International 9900, International LoneStar, International PayStar, International ProStar, International WorkStar
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Report Receipt Date: February 20, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V064000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,196
All Products Associated with this Recall: 2012 International 9900, 2012-2013 International LoneStar, 2012-2013 International PayStar, 2012-2013 International ProStar, 2012-2013 International WorkStar
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
SUMMARY: Navistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front air S-cam brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.
CONSEQUENCE: S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 21, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall 14501. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V231.
NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 19 February 2014 | 14V-064 To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: R. L. Van Laar, Navistar, Inc. |  PDF - 88KB - 6 pages |
| April 2014 | IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 14501 Navistar, Inc. | PDF - 69KB - 1 page |