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NHTSA Critical Active

INTERNATIONAL 2011: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

Reported: December 20, 2010 Initiated: December 20, 2010 #10V630000

Product Description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DRIVELINE FEATURE CODE 06WAK. THE RUBBER ISOLATOR MATERIAL THAT HOLDS THE DRIVELINE CENTER BEARING IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETERIORATE DUE TO AN INCORRECT MOUNTING LOCATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DRIVELINE SEPARATION WITHOUT WARNING.

Reason for Recall

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DRIVELINE FEATURE CODE 06WAK. THE RUBBER ISOLATOR MATERIAL THAT HOLDS THE DRIVELINE CENTER BEARING IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETERIORATE DUE TO AN INCORRECT MOUNTING LOCATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DRIVELINE SEPARATION WITHOUT WARNING.

Hazard

DRIVELINE SEPARATION MAY CAUSE A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BEARING AND ITS MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 27, 2011. 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 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DRIVELINE FEATURE CODE 06WAK. THE RUBBER ISOLATOR MATERIAL THAT HOLDS THE DRIVELINE CENTER BEARING IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETERIORATE DUE TO AN INCORRECT MOUNTING LOCATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DRIVELINE SEPARATION WITHOUT WARNING.. Recalled by INTERNATIONAL.
Why was this product recalled?
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DRIVELINE FEATURE CODE 06WAK. THE RUBBER ISOLATOR MATERIAL THAT HOLDS THE DRIVELINE CENTER BEARING IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETERIORATE DUE TO AN INCORRECT MOUNTING LOCATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DRIVELINE SEPARATION WITHOUT WARNING.
What should consumers do?
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BEARING AND ITS MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 20, 2010. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 10V630000.