Recall 18V597000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
Safety Consequence
An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assemblies from the suspected lot, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18512.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | IC BUS | CE |
| 2019 | IC BUS | HC |
| 2019 | IC BUS | RECB |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | DURASTAR |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | HV |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | HX |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | LONESTAR |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | LT |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | MV |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | RH |
| 2019 | INTERNATIONAL | WORKSTAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.