NHTSA Recall 15V254000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 2015-04-29. An estimated 4 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International PayStar trucks manufactured January 19, 2015, to January 20, 2015, and 2016 International WorkStar trucks manufactured on January 19, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Risk
Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Navistar has already repaired the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Manufacturer campaign number: N/A
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.