Fontaine Modification | NHTSA Recall #13V042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V042000 by Fontaine Modification. Affecting 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 Includes 811 affected units, Steering Cross Shaft Assembly may Detach, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V042000
Manufacturer: Fontaine Modification
Report Received Date: 2013-02-08T00:00:00
Subject: Steering cross shaft assembly may detach
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 811

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bviy~bcus~dg7b
NHTSA ID: 13V042000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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