The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | STEERING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Bus HC | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| International 9900I | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| International Durastar | 2016 | 0 | 7 |
| International Lonestar | 2016 | 1 | 6 |
| International ProStar | 2016 | 0 | 8 |
| International TerraStar | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| International Transtar | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| International Workstar | 2016 | 1 | 4 |
Other steering recalls in 2017
47 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the steering; Navistar, Inc. filed 183 campaigns in all.
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| 17V641000 11 Oct 2017 | Caterpillar Inc. |
| 17V631000 9 Oct 2017 | E-One Incorporated |
| 17V629000 6 Oct 2017 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 17V628000 6 Oct 2017 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 17V608000 29 Sept 2017 | Kia Motors America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017