Fontaine Int'L 7400 W/Dual Steerin, Int'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin +3 more: Steering

Affects Fontaine Int'L 7400 W/Dual Steerin, Int'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin, Int'L 4400 W/Dual Steerin, Int'L 7500 W/Dual Steerin, Int'L 7300 W/Dual Steerin · 2011–2013 — about 811 vehicles.

The hazard

Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.

What to do

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.

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