Recall 12V115000: 2012 International Lonestar and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 22, 2012

Manufacturer

NAVISTAR, INC

Potentially affected

65vehicles

Model years

2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR AND PROSTAR TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 24, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH a FEATURE CODE 08VTS, 08JAU, OR 08JAW BATTERY BOX. THE MOUNTING BRACKETS USED TO INSTALL THE BATTERY BOX LOWER STEP WERE ASSEMBLED WITH TWO WELDS INSTEAD OF THREE WELDS AND MAY CAUSE THE STEP MOUNT TO BREAK OFF FROM THE BRACKET.

Possible consequence

A failure of the step mounting bracket may cause the step to unexpectedly break off which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace both step mounting brackets free of charge. The safety recall began on june 6, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 International Lonestar0 complaints
• 2012 International Prostar6 complaints