Recall 11V326000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Report Date
20110615
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 W42 AND W46 WORKHORSE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2011. THE STEERING WHEEL COMPONENTS DO NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL INNER PIECE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE OUTER PIECE, WHICH MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.

Safety Consequence

DECREASED DRIVER CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 WORKHORSE W42
2011 WORKHORSE W46

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.