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NHTSA Recall 12V283000: Glass, side/rear (visibility) and windshield (visibility)

NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,298 vehicles. It affects 2013 International Durastar.

1,298
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (July 18)
NHTSA campaign12V283000
Manufacturer campaign12519
ComponentsVISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR; VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedJune 20, 2012
Owner notificationJuly 18, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 international durastar trucks, manufactured from february 12, 2012, through march 19, 2012, equipped with cab codes 16030 or 16aak. The windshield and backlight glass on these vehicles were installed without primer seal application. Over time, this may cause separation from the cab.

Safety risk

Without the proper bond, the windshield and/or backlight glass could separate from the cab, resulting in increased risk of personal injury or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield and backlight glass on affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

Navistar's campaign number is 12519. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V283000

Make and modelModel years
International Durastar2013

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.