2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR RECALL - #11V590000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Manufactured between |
3/22/2011 - 12/9/2011 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2011 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/29/2012 |
| # Affected |
684 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ESC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. |
| Notes |
NAVISTAR'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11522.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR, CHAMBER
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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