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Fontaine Int'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin Recall 13V042: Steering

NHTSA campaign 13V042, reported February 8, 2013, 811 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V042Fontaine Modification
Component
STEERING
Problem
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks; manufactured January 1, 2011 through January 9, 2013 and were modified to be able to be steered from either front seat. Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose.
Risk
Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. Any that are found defective will have the complete steering cross shaft assembly replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246.
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.

Affected vehicles

Fontaine Int'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin201120122013
Fontaine Int'L 4400 W/Dual Steerin201120122013
Fontaine Int'L 7300 W/Dual Steerin201120122013
Fontaine Int'L 7400 W/Dual Steerin201120122013
Fontaine Int'L 7500 W/Dual Steerin201120122013