International Workstar: Steering — shaft pitman

Affects International Workstar · 2012 — about 36 vehicles.

The hazard

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PITMAN ARM/STEERING GEAR CONNECTION, AND EITHER THE CONNECTING FASTENER WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT ASSEMBLY TORQUE OR THE PITMAN ARM WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational