Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V509000 Reported October 18, 2012

Front passenger seat/fmvss 207

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V509000
Manufacturer Campaign
12528
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 2012

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international durastar and workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from april 26, 2011, through december 19, 2011, and equipped with a 7 degree passenger seat (feature code 16jaj or scba). During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails. thus, the vehicles failed to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 18, 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 12V509000 or campaign 12528.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V509000

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

What is recall 12V509000?

NHTSA recall 12V509000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 18, 2012. It addresses: Front passenger seat/fmvss 207. The recall affects approximately 5 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 12V509000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12528. 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.