Steering wheel may separate
Defect Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 international brand lonestar, prostar, and workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from april 22, 2012, through october 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05caw, 05cax, 05caz, 05cba, or 05wbd. the steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.
Safety Consequence
A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 21, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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FAQ: Recall 12V507000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V507000?
NHTSA recall 12V507000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 17, 2012. It addresses: Steering wheel may separate. The recall affects approximately 10,046 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 12V507000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12529. 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.