NHTSA Recall 06V384000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V384000; Date: Oct. 11, 2006
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 International 5500I; 2007 International 5600I; 2007 International 5900I; 2007 International 7400; 2007 International 7500; 2007 International 7600; 2007 International 7700
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 87
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. If a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 06509. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2006
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