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Steering (Fontaine)

Vehicle recall 13V-042. NHTSA received Fontaine Modification’s report on Feb 8, 2013.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Fontaine Modification’s report on Feb 8, 2013. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Steering.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 811 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Fontaine Int’l 7400 W/Dual Steerinand 2011, 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Fontaine Int’l 4300 W/Dual Steerinand 2011, 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Fontaine Int’l 4400 W/Dual Steerinand 2011, 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Fontaine Int’l 7500 W/Dual Steerinand 2011, 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Fontaine Int’l 7300 W/Dual Steerinand 2011, 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Fontaine Modification.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Source:

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