Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V042000 Reported February 8, 2013

Steering cross shaft assembly may detach

Fontaine Modification · N/A · 811 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V042000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
811
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 8, 2013

Defect Summary

Fontaine modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 navistar international 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks; manufactured january 1, 2011 through january 9, 2013 and were modified to be able to be steered from either front seat. certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the clips coming loose.

Safety Consequence

Without a retaining clip, the steering may feel "loose" and be unresponsive which may increase steering difficulty and the likelihood of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. any that are found defective will have the complete steering cross shaft assembly replaced, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2013. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-366-8246.

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 Fontaine Modification dealer and reference recall ID 13V042000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V042000

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

What is recall 13V042000?

NHTSA recall 13V042000 was issued by Fontaine Modification on February 8, 2013. It addresses: Steering cross shaft assembly may detach. The recall affects approximately 811 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fontaine Modification dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V042000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.