Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V465000 Reported September 20, 2012

Air leak in the parking brake chamber

International Motors, Llc · Parking Brake · 559 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V465000
Manufacturer Campaign
12524
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
559
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 international 8600, 2012 and 2013 durastar, 2011-2013 prostar, and 2012 workstar trucks, manufactured from november 23, 2010, through april 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04evp. the piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. the safety recall began on november 6, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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 12V465000 or campaign 12524.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V465000

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

What is recall 12V465000?

NHTSA recall 12V465000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 20, 2012. It addresses: Air leak in the parking brake chamber. The recall affects approximately 559 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V465000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12524. 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.