Navistar A26 Recall
Martha Vanschaick
The issue affects 100% of 2021-2024 vehicles included in the noncompliance recall. No crashes or injuries associated with the condition are known, according to a post on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
The brake system Electronic Control Unit blink code function interferes with the ABS indicator lamp signal broadcast over the Controller Area Network, causing the ABS indicator lamp to turn off. The ABS indicator lamp re-illuminates when the vehicle comes to a stop. Traction control and stability control indicator lamps stay on, which could warn the driver of a problem.
When the driver presses the brake pedal, the movement is transferred to a brake booster, which multiplies braking force, as reported. Listed trucks are also equipped with a brake pressure switch, which detects when the brake is applied. This is necessary for brake light activation and the operation of various driver assistance systems.
The brake switch in the affected vehicles has a design flaw that could cause the seal between the brake booster and pressure switch to deteriorate. If this happens, the brake fluid could leak into the switch, which might short-circuit and overheat.
All fire-related risks are described in this recent GM recall, which affected heavy-duty trucks that have the same brake pressure switch, as reported. The GM vehicles in question were made by Navistar.
As described in the said recent Chevy recall, you and all the passengers should quickly yet safely leave the vehicle if it catches fire while driving. This includes pulling over at a first safe spot and getting away from the vehicle while also being careful not to get hit by other cars.
Dealers will replace the leaking brake pressure switch with an upgraded variant. In addition, the connecting wiring harness will also be replaced if the brake fluid is found in its connector. The repairs are free of charge.
The axles are shafts that deliver power to the wheels and the whole system enables the car to move, as reported. In the recalled vehicles, the rear axle is not secured because of fasteners that were not tightened correctly.
In June 2022, Navistar recalled 5,173 school buses over loose steering wheels that could detach, increasing the risk of an accident.
In September 2022, Navistar also issued a recall for 6,883 International trucks over an engine shutdown problem. This could cause the vehicles to stall while driving, bringing a higher potential for an accident.
Dealers will tighten Navistar axle fasteners with new ones. Navistar will reimburse owners who availed of repairs prior to the recall announcement.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified on or around February 6, 2023.
Trucks have steering gears, which connect their steering wheels to the front wheels and transfer movement between them. These components have recirculating steel balls inside it. Their job is to reduce friction between moving components.
On affected trucks, the steering gear may have been assembled with fewer recirculating balls than needed. This increases the loads on the remaining ones while steering, which can cause them to fracture and fall apart, resulting in a loss of steering.
Like most other vehicles, these buses have a retaining nut inside a steering wheel, which holds it in place. This nut might have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and could become loose. If that happens, the steering wheel could separate from the column shaft.
Daimler commercial vehicles had several recent recalls, apart from this Navistar steering wheel recall. Among them, one caused by malfunctioning rearview cameras is the latest one. In addition, some of their big trucks also had steering issues, which resulted in a recall in October 2021.
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A defect in hex flange lock nuts found in the suspension and steering gear joints has caused Navistar to issue two separate recalls, affecting 31,467 trucks and buses manufactured from January-August 2022. These are listed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as recall numbers 22V-869 and 22V-870.
Drivers of Navistar trucks should check their exhaust systems before heading out on the open road, following a recent truck recall for thousands of sleeper cabs with defective brackets that could allow the tailpipe to detach and fall onto the roadway.
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All of the recalled Navistar sleeper cabs were built with a feature code of 07BKP or 07BKR and are equipped with horizontal aftermarket exhaust systems and tailpipes mounted on the right side. During pre-trip inspection, a driver may notice a cracked rear exhaust pipe hanger or the exhaust tailpipe dropped out of position.
Navistar acknowledged that the defective hanger brackets were of insufficient strength to last the life of the sleeper cab. According to the company, a detached tailpipe could cause an accident if it falls on to the roadway and strikes another vehicle.
In just two hours, mild exposure to carbon monoxide can cause a driver to experience headaches, dizziness, choking, and nausea, which could be the cause of deadly truck accidents. Prolonged exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can prove fatal to truck drivers and passengers.
Navistar notified dealers and customers of the sleeper cab recall on April 23, 2019. By that time, the company had received 216 reports of cracked exhaust hanger brackets, including eight cases where the tailpipes detached. According to Navistar, none of these incidents resulted in accidents or injuries.
Dealers are providing free replacement of the defective exhaust hanger brackets. The new component is made from a more robust design that Navistar has been using in production since February 2019. Dealers are also replacing any forward brackets found to be cracked, as well as any exhaust tailpipes found to be damaged.
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When truck engines are manufactured with defects, the product liability involved can be vast. Eighteen wheelers can carry 80,000 pounds of goods. If an engine seizes while towing that kind of weight, just imagine the carnage that can follow on a busy highway. Navistar is taking precautions and recalling yet another of their engine models to prevent just that dangerous scenario.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received word from Navistar in early May that its A26 engine was experiencing a defective or noncompliant component that could cause complete engine failure in approximately 4,500 trucks operating in the United States. The bushing material in the small end bore of the connecting rod can become cracked with wear or lose chunks of bushing material that can result in connecting rod engine failure.
As a remedy, the engine manufacturer is prepared to replace the engines in trucks showing symptoms of the defect. That comes to only about 600 engines. That leaves 3,900 trucks on our roadways with this potentially fatal flaw that can appear at any given time.
The $135 million settlement, which was approved in January 2020, will be paid out to owners of international trucks that were manufactured with the defective engines. The breakdown of the settlement offered three types of relief that truck owners had to choose from, including:
When you buy a vehicle you expect it to be safe to drive. The truth is it may be perfectly fine for a while, lulling you into a false sense of security because it may take time before a vehicle defect surfaces. Once it does, it may be too late and you may be severely injured as a result.
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Navistar Inc. has issued a safety recall for 12,539 International brand trucks that are at risk of unintended movement when the parking brake is in use. The recall applies to four truck models: 2019-20 International MV, 2018-20 International WorkStar, 2019-20 International HV and 2018-19 International DuraStar. These vehicles are medium-duty work trucks that can be used for deliveries, dumping and towing.
The issue was raised to Navistar this past summer. In August, Navistar received communication from a field service representative who was able to ramp up the engine throttle with the steering wheel switches when the transmission was in gear and the parking brake was applied on HV model trucks. The company started an investigation into the issue in early September.
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