INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-07-28.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V171000
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
1,463
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-28
Owners notified
1998-10-09
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 4X4 AND 6X6 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO 12,000 POUND FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE INTEGRAL TIE ROD ARM OF THESE AXLES FRACTURES FROM THE SPINDLE YOKE.
Safety risk
IF THIS OCCURS, A FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ARM COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT WHEEL.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH CONSISTS OF 2 SPINDLE YOKES, A STEERING ADJUSTMENT SCREW, AND MISCELLANEOUS PARTS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT KIT 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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.