INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-06-11.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V096000
Suspension: rear
Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
588
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-11
Owners notified
1996-07-08
Defect description
THE AXLE HOUSINGS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A TIGHT FRICTION WELD CURL RADIUS ON THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE AXLE HOUSING. UNDER OPERATIONAL LOADS, CRACKS CAN INITIATE AT THE WELD CURL RADIUS ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOUSING. THESE CRACKS MAY PROPAGATE, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE AXLE SPINDLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE HOUSING.
Safety risk
SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SPINDLE FROM THE AXLE HOUSING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH A NEW HOUSING.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "ROCKWELL" MODEL RA-42, 17,500 LB. REAR AXLES. (SEE ROCKWELL CAMPAIGN 91E047). 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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.