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- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17507.
- 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
Certain 2016 commercial trucks and buses with specific Spicer D or E series steer axles may have a castellated nut that was not properly torqued. Over time, the tie rod can loosen and may disconnect from the steering knuckle.
If the tie rod disconnects, the driver can lose steering control completely, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod and tighten them as needed. Owners will be notified by mail. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 and reference recall number 17507, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus HC | 2016 |
|---|---|
| International 9900I | 2016 |
| International Durastar | 2016 |
| International Lonestar | 2016 |
| International Prostar | 2016 |
| International Terrastar | 2016 |
| International Transtar | 2016 |
| International Workstar | 2016 |