NHTSA recall 11V589000
Power train › Axle assembly
Ic Bus Iccb and 1 more
The defect
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2012 international durastar and ic bus hc heavy trucks and buses manufactured from february 10, 2011, through february 18, 2011,that were equipped with a meritor mfs08 series non-drive front steer axle. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
The risk
Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 10, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.