NHTSA Recall 98V228000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V228000; Date: Sep. 17, 1998
Bolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Navistar 3800; 1999 Navistar 3800; 1998 Navistar 4700; 1999 Navistar 4700; 1998 Navistar 4900; 1999 Navistar 4900
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 1,809
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake. If the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the eight bolts are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 9, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 1998
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