Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V115000 Reported March 22, 2012

Battery box lower step mounting brackets

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 65 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V115000
Manufacturer Campaign
12507
Manufacturer
International Motors, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
65
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 22, 2012

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international lonestar and prostar trucks, manufactured from march 24, 2011, through november 22, 2011, equipped with a feature code 08vts, 08jau, or 08jaw battery box. the mounting brackets used to install the battery box lower step were assembled with two welds instead of three welds and may cause the step mount to break off from the bracket.

Safety Consequence

A failure of the step mounting bracket may cause the step to unexpectedly break off which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace both step mounting brackets free of charge. the safety recall began on june 6, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V115000 or campaign 12507.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from International Motors, Llc or involving N/A.

Recall 26V294000
International Motors, Llc
Delayed service brake release/fmvss 121
Service Brakes, Air · 16 affected · May 11, 2026
Recall 26V290000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power
N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 73V092000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Brakes:mechanical service:other
N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 73V094000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Suspension
N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 26T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tire tread may separate
N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026

FAQ: Recall 12V115000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V115000?

NHTSA recall 12V115000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on March 22, 2012. It addresses: Battery box lower step mounting brackets. The recall affects approximately 65 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V115000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12507. 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.