The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 international 7300, 7400, and 7500 vehicles manufactured from june 30, 2010, through october 13, 2010. These vehicles were built with an incorrect steering system draglink.
The risk
Drivers may experience degraded steering feel and control, increasing the risk of a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering draglink and pitman arm and will also inspect the steering arm for damage and replace if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Contacts
Navistar safety recall no. 10517. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V586000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.