Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- Component
- Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- Manufacturer
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,101
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2011-02-16
- Owners notified
- 2011-02-25
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR TRUCKS. THE PARK PAWL IN THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE CAB IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING BAR ON THE END OF THE TRANSMISSION'S IDLER SHAFT TO PERMANENTLY PREVENT THE SHAFT FROM MOVING. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.