NHTSA recall 12V339000
Wheels
International Lonestar
Reported Jul 19, 201216 vehicles affectedNAVISTAR, INCMaker’s number 12521Built Jan 29, 2009 – Feb 21, 2011
The defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 International Lonestar vehicles, manufactured from January 29, 2009, through February 21, 2011 and equipped with the Harley Davidson option package with feature codes 27DRV and 28DRV. Over time, due to corrosion and fatigue, the wheels may crack, resulting in possible wheel separation from the vehicle.
The risk
If this occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-260-461-1890.