Defect Description For Recall
Fontaine Modification Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, And 7500 Trucks; Manufactured January 1, 2011 Through January 9, 2013 And Were Modified To Be Able To Be Steered From Either Front Seat. Certain Steering Assembly Retaining Clips May Not Be Completely Engaged, Resulting In The Clips Coming Loose.
Make Of Vehicle
FONTAINE
Model Of Vehicle
INT’L 4300 W/DUAL STEERIN
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V042000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
Without A Retaining Clip, The Steering May Feel “Loose” And Be Unresponsive Which May Increase Steering Difficulty And The Likelihood Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Fontaine Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect Each Truck’S Steering Cross Shaft Assembly. Any That Are Found DefeCTIve Will Have The Complete Steering Cross Shaft Assembly Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 12, 2013. Owners May Contact Fontaine At 1-800-366-8246.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Start Of Manufacture
20110101
End Of Manufacture
20130109
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
811
Date Owners Notified
20130412
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Date Report Received
20130208