Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V140004

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-08-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V140004

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
18,348
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-02
Owners notified
2001-08-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 20002000 1999
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 40002000 1999
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 50002000 1999
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 80002000 1999
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 90002000 1999

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.