2012 International Durastar, 2012 International Workstar Recall: During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting…
NHTSA campaign 12V509000 · Seats · filed Oct 18, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12528.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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | Durastar | 2012 |
| International | Workstar | 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V509000 (manufacturer number 12528). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.