Air disc brake caliper
Defect Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 international vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2010 through may 25, 2012, equipped with bendix air disc brakes. bolts that fasten the air disc brake caliper to the caliper mounting plate may not have been tightended to their specified torque. this may cause the mouting bolts to become loose and possibly allow the air disc brake caliper to separate from the caliper mounting plate, resulting in an unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance.
Safety Consequence
An unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance, increases the risk of a crash, leading to property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any missing caliper mounting bolts and tighten caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The safety recall began on october 30, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from International Motors, Llc or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 12V403000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V403000?
NHTSA recall 12V403000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on August 14, 2012. It addresses: Air disc brake caliper. The recall affects approximately 956 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 12V403000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12522. 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.