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Vehicle recall 13V042000 · February 8, 2013

Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/Dual Steerin, Int'l 4400 W/Dual Steerin and 3 more models

Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose.

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

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
Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V042000
Reported to NHTSA
February 8, 2013
Filed by
Fontaine Modification
Owner notification
April 12, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
811
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering
Recall 13V042000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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