International Transtar, Prostar: Service brakes

Affects International Transtar, Prostar · 2012–2013 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace S-Cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by August 23, 2013. 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