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December recall roundup: Navistar, Mack recalls affect 14,500 rigs

Navistar is recalling more than 12,500 International DuraStar, WorkStar, HV and MV trucks for an engine issue. Mack is recalling more than 1,900 TerraPro, Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle trucks for headlight and steering issues.

January 2, 2020

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News roundup, Oct. 29: New regional Volvo tractor, pay-as-you-drive leasing program from Daimler, more

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show is ongoing this week in Atlanta. News from the show includes a new regional tractor from Volvo, a pay-as-you-drive financing program from Daimler, new Bendix Fusion features on Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks and other equipment-related news.

October 29, 2019

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Navistar recalls certain severe duty trucks over steer axle issue

The recall affects model year 2020 International HV trucks. Navistar says the steer axle hubs may be insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all, which could cause wheel bearing damage. Wheel bearing damage could cause the wheel to separate from the front axle spindle.

July 8, 2019

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MaxxForce engine owners eligible for pay-outs in class-action settlement

Navistar, maker of International Trucks, has entered into a $159 million class-action settlement with fleets and truck owners who purchased model year 2011-2014 11-liter and 13-liter MaxxForce engines — a now-defunct engine line from Navistar that allegedly contained defects and piled up millions of dollars in warranty claims for the company.

May 30, 2019

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Navistar recalling over 24,000 International LT, ProStar tractors

In the affected trucks, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, causing the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust pipe could detach from the trucks. Daimler is also recalling a small number of Cascadia tractors over two separate issues.

April 2, 2019

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Peterbilt, International, Mack, more announce new equipment at annual Work Truck Show

Peterbilt is adding remote diagnostics and the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation system to its medium-duty lineup, International debuted a new body builder program to streamline spec’ing, Mack unveiled a new OTA engine update program and more.

March 8, 2019

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International partners with Love’s to expand service network

Navistar announced Thursday it has signed a service partnership agreement with Love’s Travel Stops, adding more than 315 Love’s Truck Tire Care and Speedco locations – and 1,000-plus technicians – to the International truck service network.

March 8, 2019

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Navistar recalls 21,000 International trucks over transmission issue

The company is recalling approximately 20,916 trucks with Eaton Electronic Clutch Actuation clutches.Navistar says an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Great Dane is also recalling some Freedom drop deck trailers with rear impact guard issues.

December 10, 2018

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International adds fuel economy package to flagship LT tractor

The LT MPG Package includes an aerodynamic chassis package, predictive cruise control, air dam and bumper seal, as well as a roof fairing and extenders, chassis skirts and energy-efficient wheel covers.

October 29, 2018

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Nearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks impacted by steering shaft recall

Daimler says an improperly installed steering shaft assembly can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels of the trucks.

October 15, 2018

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Two recalls impact more than 28,000 International trucks

Two different recalls have been announced by Navistar. They are said to impact more than 28,000 International trucks. Read details on this here.

October 1, 2018

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International makes OnCommand system standard, adds Allison transmission options

International Trucks is making its OnCommand Connection system standard on some models and also adding Allison transmission options. Details here.

June 18, 2018