NHTSA Recall 12V508000: Equipment
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 279 vehicles. It affects 2013 International Prostar.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V508000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12527 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | October 18, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through August 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570. The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification resulting in reduced strength.
Safety risk
Improperly heat treated tow hooks may unexpectedly break during vehicle recovery, resulting in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle while in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash without warning with accompanying vehicle damage, injuries or deaths.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect tow hooks, free of change. The safety recall ibegan on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12527.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 12V508000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Prostar | 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.