1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 RECALL - #00V246205
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
7/5/1999 - 10/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
11/8/2000 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
11/6/2000 |
| # Affected |
15,257 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2000.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 INTERNATIONAL 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). |
| See also |
1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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