Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V589000 Reported December 19, 2011

Axles/steering arm bolts

International Motors, Llc · Power Train · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V589000
Manufacturer Campaign
11521
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
11
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 19, 2011

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international durastar and ic bus hc heavy trucks and buses manufactured from february 10, 2011, through february 18, 2011,that were equipped with a meritor mfs08 series non-drive front steer axle. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing 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 february 10, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 11V589000 or campaign 11521.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V589000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V589000?

NHTSA recall 11V589000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on December 19, 2011. It addresses: Axles/steering arm bolts. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V589000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11521. 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.