Fontaine INT'L 4300 W/DUAL Steerin, INT'L 4400 W/DUAL Steerin, INT'L 7300 W/DUAL Steerin, INT'L 7400 W/DUAL Steerin and 1 more (2011-2013): Steering
Recall 13V042000 · Feb 8, 2013 · Fontaine Modification
811
vehicles affected
811
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V042000
- Date
- Feb 8, 2013
- Maker
- Fontaine Modification
- Units affected
- 811
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks; manufactured January 1, 2011 through January 9, 2013 and were modified to be able to be steered from either front seat. Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose.
What can happen
Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. Any that are found defective will have the complete steering cross shaft assembly replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V042000?
5 models: Fontaine INT'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin (2011-2013), Fontaine INT'L 4400 W/Dual Steerin (2011-2013), Fontaine INT'L 7300 W/Dual Steerin (2011-2013) and 2 more, about 811 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V042000?
Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. Any that are found defective will have the complete steering cross shaft assembly replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2013. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246.
What can happen?
Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.