Tow hooks may fail
Defect Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 international prostar commercial trucks, manufactured from may 14, 2012, through august 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570. The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification resulting in reduced strength.
Safety Consequence
Improperly heat treated tow hooks may unexpectedly break during vehicle recovery, resulting in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle while in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash without warning with accompanying vehicle damage, injuries or deaths.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect tow hooks, free of change. The safety recall ibegan on december 18, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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FAQ: Recall 12V508000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V508000?
NHTSA recall 12V508000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 18, 2012. It addresses: Tow hooks may fail. The recall affects approximately 279 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 12V508000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12527. 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.