International Prostar, Transtar (2012-2013): Service brakes
Recall 12V546000 · Nov 21, 2012 · Navistar, Inc.
4,747
vehicles affected
4,747
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V546000
- Date
- Nov 21, 2012
- Maker
- Navistar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,747
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through June 12, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501 or 0504504. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
What can happen
Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace S-Cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | Prostar | 2012-2013 |
| International | Transtar | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V546000?
2 models: International Prostar (2012-2013), International Transtar (2012-2013), about 4,747 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V546000?
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace S-Cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
What can happen?
Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk 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.