Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V042000

Steering

Fontaine Modification filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-02-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V042000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Vehicles affected
811
Reported to NHTSA
2013-02-08
Owners notified
2013-04-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

15 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
FONTAINE INT'L 4300 W/Dual Steerin2013 2012 2011
FONTAINE INT'L 4400 W/Dual Steerin2013 2012 2011
FONTAINE INT'L 7300 W/Dual Steerin2013 2012 2011
FONTAINE INT'L 7400 W/Dual Steerin2013 2012 2011
FONTAINE INT'L 7500 W/Dual Steerin2013 2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.