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NHTSA Recall 13V231000: Service brakes

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,756 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International Prostar.

7,756
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2013
owners notified (September 12)
NHTSA campaign13V231000
Manufacturer campaign12530
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES
Report receivedJune 4, 2013
Owner notificationSeptember 12, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through July 10, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.

Safety risk

Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Navistar has already notified all affected owners about the defect during the course of the 2012 campaign that did not launch due to parts delays. The remedy began on September 12, 2013. Dealers will replace the S-Cam tube bracket assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 12530. This recall supersedes recall 12V-546.

Notes

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 13V231000

Make and modelModel years
International Prostar2012, 2013
International Transtar2012, 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.