Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 96V233002

Suspension: rear

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-11-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V233002

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
1,133
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-22
Owners notified
1996-12-03

Defect description

THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS CONSIST OF A PLATE STEEL CENTER SECTION AND TWO FORGED SPINDLES, ONE OF WHICH IS WELDED TO EACH END OF THE CENTER SECTION. EACH SPINDLE CONTAINS A KEYWAY SLOT IN WHICH THE LOCKING TAB FOR THE WHEEL BEARING NUT LOCKING MECHANISM IS INSERTED. THE LENGTH OF THE KEYWAY SLOT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE TAB CAUSING THE TAB TO BE DEFORMED OR DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.

Safety risk

THIS LOCKING TAB PREVENTS THE WHEEL BEARING NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF THIS TAB IS DEFORMED, THE NUT CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSING NUTS WITH A CONVENTIONAL WHEEL NUT HARDWARE SYSTEM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 1996. NOTE: 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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 13 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 25741997 1996
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 26541997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 26741997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 47001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 48001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 49001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 50001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 81001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 82001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 92001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 93001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 94001997
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 98001997

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.