CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International WorkStar and International HV vehicles equipped with Meritor MX-14-120 EVO steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
- Risk
- If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steer axle wheel hubs for proper fluid level and repair any damaged wheel end components and spindles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20503.
- 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 2019 vehicles fitted with Meritor MX-14-120 EVO steer axles may not have enough lubrication. Insufficient lubrication can damage the wheel end bearings.
If the bearings are damaged, a wheel may separate from the vehicle, causing a sudden loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the steer axle wheel hubs for proper fluid level and replace any damaged wheel end components and spindles as needed. Owners will be notified by mail, or you can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (recall number 20503). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 2019 |
|---|---|
| International Workstar | 2019 |