NHTSA Recall 12V114000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 286 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 International Workstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V114000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12506 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | March 22, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 international workstar trucks manufactured from november 15, 2010, through march 6, 2012, and equipped with headlights in the bumper. The headlight beam circuit and the ground circuit are switched at the headlight connector. The switched circuits affects the headlights wattage, resulting in the bumper headlight being dimmer than allowed by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Safety risk
A driver's reduced visibility or the trucks reduced visibility due to inadequate headlight wattage, may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12506.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V114000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.