1997 NAVISTAR 3400 RECALL - #99V033001
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : ROD : RELAY : CONNECTING
SCHOOL, TRANSIT, OR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 NAVISTAR 3400 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1996 - 10/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/25/1999 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/29/1999 |
| # Affected |
40,091 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
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| Description |
SCHOOL, TRANSIT, OR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 1999. 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). |
| See also |
1997 NAVISTAR 3400 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
1997 NAVISTAR 3400 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
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