Pitman arm bolt undertorqued
Defect Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. the fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly. an under torque condition may cause wear of the interconnecting splines of the arm and the shaft possibly allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft resulting in a reduction of steering control.
Safety Consequence
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on july 9, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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FAQ: Recall 10V259000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V259000?
NHTSA recall 10V259000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on June 14, 2010. It addresses: Pitman arm bolt undertorqued. The recall affects approximately 1,220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V259000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10511. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.