NHTSA Recall 96V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V096000; Date: Jun. 11, 1996
Separation of the axle spindle from the axle housing can result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 International Harvester 1723; 1982 International Harvester 1724; 1982 International Harvester 1754; 1982 International Harvester 1824; 1982 International Harvester 1853; 1982 International Harvester 1854; 1982 International Harvester 1925; 1982 International Harvester 3800
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 588
Recall Summary:
The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing. Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing. These cracks may propagate, eventually allowing the axle spindle to separate from the axle housing.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear axle housing with a new housing.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; single axle; rear. Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with "rockwell" model ra-42, 17,500 lb. Rear axles. (see rockwell campaign 91e047). 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 8, 1996
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