Fontaine Int'l 7500 W/dual Steerin 2013
Model Int'l 7500 W/dual Steerin made in 2013 by Fontaine got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2013
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V042000 | Fontaine Modification | from 01/01/2011 to 01/09/2013 | V (Vehicle) | 811 | MFR | Fontaine Modification | 02/08/2013 | 02/11/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel loose and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. this recall is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-366-8246. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||