NHTSA Recall 96V240000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V240000; Date: Nov. 27, 1996
Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 International Harvester 3800; 1997 International Harvester 4700; 1997 International Harvester 4900; 1997 International Harvester 8100; 1997 International Harvester 8200; 1997 International Harvester 9200; 1997 International Harvester 9400
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 233
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier/pinion assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin December 20, 1996. Note:owners who take their buses 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: Dec 13, 1996
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