NHTSA Recall 12V115000: Equipment
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International Lonestar.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V115000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12507 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | March 22, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international lonestar and prostar trucks, manufactured from march 24, 2011, through november 22, 2011, equipped with a feature code 08vts, 08jau, or 08jaw battery box. The mounting brackets used to install the battery box lower step were assembled with two welds instead of three welds and may cause the step mount to break off from the bracket.
Safety risk
A failure of the step mounting bracket may cause the step to unexpectedly break off which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace both step mounting brackets free of charge. The safety recall began on june 6, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 12507.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 12V115000
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.