NHTSA Recall 98V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V171000; Date: Jul. 28, 1998
If this occurs, a failure of the tie rod arm could result in a loss of steering control to the right wheel.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Navistar 4800; 1993 Navistar 4800; 1994 Navistar 4800; 1995 Navistar 4800; 1992 Navistar 4900; 1993 Navistar 4900; 1994 Navistar 4900; 1995 Navistar 4900
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 1,463
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty 4x4 and 6x6 trucks equipped with fabco 12,000 pound front drive axles. The integral tie rod arm of these axles fractures from the spindle yoke.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which consists of 2 spindle yokes, a steering adjustment screw, and miscellaneous parts along with installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 9, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free replacement kit 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 1998
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