1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 Recall - Campaign #96V124004

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1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 RECALL - #96V124004

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.

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Vehicle 1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE Manufactured between 7/31/1995 - 3/14/1996 Recalled on 10/22/1996 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 21 Recalled for SUSPENSION Description THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD. Consequences VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS SHAFT FAILURE. AFFECTED SUSPENSIONS CAN ALSO DROP AND CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE GENERATING SPARKS WHICH COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. Corrective action OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY NEWAY ANCHORLOK. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPENSION SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY NEWAY ANCHORLOK AND BEGAN JULY 18, 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 NEWAY AT 1-800-237-8932.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE 1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS 1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER