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Vehicle recall 12V170000 · April 17, 2012

2012 International Terrastar

The fastener attaching the pitman arm to the steering gear shift may have been over tightened.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international terrastar trucks, manufactured from August 23, 2011, through November 16, 2011 and equipped with a sheppard M83 steering gear (feature code 05PSN). The fastener attaching the pitman arm to the steering gear shift may have been over tightened. As a result, the securing bolt may fail and the pitman arm may separate from the steering gear.
Consequence
If this occurs, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM FASTENERS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL began on ABOUT JUNE 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Navistar's campaign number is 12514.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V170000
Reported to NHTSA
April 17, 2012
Filed by
NAVISTAR, INC
Manufacturer campaign
12514
Owner notification
June 12, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
234
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Recall 12V170000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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