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INTERNATIONAL 2010: WHEELS

Reported: September 14, 2010 Initiated: September 14, 2010 #10V408000

Product Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH STYLED ALUMINUM WHEELS, FEATURE CODE 27DRS OR 27DRT. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS OVER TIME TO THE POINT OF WHEEL FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE.

Reason for Recall

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH STYLED ALUMINUM WHEELS, FEATURE CODE 27DRS OR 27DRT. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS OVER TIME TO THE POINT OF WHEEL FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE.

Hazard

WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Details

Recalling Firm
INTERNATIONAL
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH STYLED ALUMINUM WHEELS, FEATURE CODE 27DRS OR 27DRT. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS OVER TIME TO THE POINT OF WHEEL FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE.. Recalled by INTERNATIONAL.
Why was this product recalled?
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH STYLED ALUMINUM WHEELS, FEATURE CODE 27DRS OR 27DRT. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS OVER TIME TO THE POINT OF WHEEL FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE.
What should consumers do?
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 14, 2010. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 10V408000.