Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite
Defect Summary
Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar and workstar commercial trucks manufactured from october 19, 2010, and february 3, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Safety Consequence
If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, reducing braking capacity and, in some cases, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. reduced braking performance and/or loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 1, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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FAQ: Recall 11V167000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V167000?
NHTSA recall 11V167000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on March 14, 2011. It addresses: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite. The recall affects approximately 33 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V167000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11504. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.