NHTSA Recall 11V119000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Power Train. Reported 2011-02-16. An estimated 2,101 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 11502
Notes
NAVISTAR SAFETY RECALL NO. 11502.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .