Recall
International Durastar — 12V283000
NHTSA ID
12V283000
Make
International
Model
Durastar
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2012-06-20
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Units Affected
1,298
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
12519
Summary
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 12, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 19, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH CAB CODES 16030 OR 16AAK. THE WINDSHIELD AND BACKLIGHT GLASS ON THESE VEHICLES WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT PRIMER SEAL APPLICATION. OVER TIME, THIS MAY CAUSE SEPARATION FROM THE CAB.
Consequence
WITHOUT THE PROPER BOND, THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR BACKLIGHT GLASS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAB, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND BACKLIGHT GLASS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.