Recall report: Steer axle hub issues affect International; back-up camera causing issues for Ford

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Updated Aug 6, 2019
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The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

  • Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which can cause the camera image to be reversed. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially four vehicles are affected by the recall.
  • Farber is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, confusing other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Farber is recalling certain 2018 International 4300 SBA vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Mickey Truck Bodies is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-750 based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 206 vehicles are affected by the recall.
  • Navistar is recalling certain 2020 International HV Severe Service Diesel Trucks. The steer axle hubs may be insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all, which may result in wheel bearing damage. Lack of lubrication may result in a wheel separating from the front axle spindle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 209 vehicles are affected by the recall.
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