NHTSA Recall 96V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V154000; Date: Aug. 20, 1996
Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 International Harvester 4700; 1997 International Harvester 4700
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 215
Recall Summary:
The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. The tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5. 5 inches. A 3. 5 inch welded end was used by mistake. With the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin September 10, 1996. Note: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: Sep 6, 1996
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