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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International PayStar trucks manufactured January 19, 2015, to January 20, 2015, and 2016 International WorkStar trucks manufactured on January 19, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
- Risk
- Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar has already repaired the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some trucks built in January 2015 may have rear drive axles that do not circulate enough lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly. Without adequate lubrication, the wheel bearings can fail early, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy was already performed free of charge on the affected vehicles, and the recall was completed in April 2015. If you own one of these trucks and are unsure whether it was repaired, contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International Paystar | 2016 |
|---|---|
| International Workstar | 2016 |