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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.