Recall 17V575000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20170920
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 IC BUS HC
2016 INTERNATIONAL 9900I
2016 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR
2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
2016 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
2016 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR
2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
2016 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR

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