NHTSA Recall 93V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V040000; Date: Mar. 18, 1993
Failure of the tie rod on the front axle results in lossof steering control and a possible vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 International 4800; 1990 International 4900; 1991 International Harvester 4800; 1992 International Harvester 4800; 1993 International Harvester 4800; 1991 International Harvester 4900; 1992 International Harvester 4900; 1993 International Harvester 4900
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 1,076
Recall Summary:
The tie rod used on the dana fa-64 front drive axle has a threaded sleeve to permit toe-in adjustment without removing an end. The tie rod bar is necked down to incorporate the sleeve. A stress riser is created at the threaded portion of the adjustment sleeve which may cause a fatigue fracture and failure of the tie rod where it screws into the sleeve.
How to Fix:
Replace the tie rod with a tie rod that does not use an adjustment sleeve.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: medium-weight trucks equipped with dana fa-64 front driveaxles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 1993
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