NHTSA recall 14V062000
Steering
International Durastar
Reported Feb 19, 2014148 vehicles affectedNavistar, Inc.Maker’s number 14502Built Jan 11, 2014 – Jan 23, 2014
The defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 International Durastar trucks manufactured January 11, 2014, through January 23, 2014, and equipped with steering feature codes 05PRG, 05PRR, 05PRU, 05PRV or 05PSM. The bolts used to mount the steering gear to the frame may fail, resulting in either looseness of steering or the loss of steering.
The risk
A reduction in, or loss of, steering increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-5000. Navistar's number for this campaign is 14502.