International Harvester 2500, 2600, 4900 and others: Tie rod assembly

Date

May 9, 1995

Filed by

International Truck And Engine

Vehicles

International Harvester 2500 (1995); International Harvester 2600 (1995); International Harvester 4900 (1995); International Harvester 5000 (1995); International Harvester 8100 (1995); International Harvester 8200 (1995); International Harvester 9200 (1995); International Harvester 9300 (1995); International Harvester 9400 (1995)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Component

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Description of the defect

During Assembly, The Tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. Extremely low torque Can allow movement beween The ball stud And The Tie rod arm causing damage.

Potentially affected

196

What can happen

This condition Can affect The driver's Ability tosteer The Vehicle increasing The potential for a Vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will Check The torque on The ball studs of The suspect Axles And bring The torque up to Rockwell's specifications.

Recall notes

System: Steering; linkages; Tie rod; end.Vehicle description: medium And heavy Duty Trucks equipped with Rockwell non-driving front Axles, models FF-942, FF-961 or FL-941.NOTE: if Your Vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And The remedy is not provided Free of Charge within a reasonable Time, please contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

95E009002

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.