NHTSA Recall 12V507000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering) and steering
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,046 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the International Lonestar.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V507000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12529 |
| Components | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING |
| Report received | October 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05CAW, 05CAX, 05CAZ, 05CBA, or 05WBD. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.
Safety risk
A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12529.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V507000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Lonestar | 2013 |
| International Prostar | 2013 |
| International Workstar | 2013 |
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.