Fontaine recall: Steering
What is wrong
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks; manufactured January 1, 2011 through January 9, 2013 and were modified to be able to be steered from either front seat. Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose.
What could happen
Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Fontaine Int'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin 2011–2013
- Fontaine Int'L 4400 W/Dual Steerin 2011–2013
- Fontaine Int'L 7300 W/Dual Steerin 2011–2013
- Fontaine Int'L 7400 W/Dual Steerin 2011–2013
- Fontaine Int'L 7500 W/Dual Steerin 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V042000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fontaine Modification
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 8, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 811
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to Jan 9, 2013
- Part
- Steering
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.