CERTAIN S9000 FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A TIE-ROD WHICH MAY FRACTURE AT THE ADJUSTABLE
— Recall Campaign #93E026000
CERTAIN S9000 FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A TIE-ROD WHICH MAY FRACTURE AT THE ADJUSTABLE SLEEVE DUE TO FATIGUE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 83 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93E026000
| Manufacturer: | DANA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 06, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93E026000 |
| Units affected: | 83 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN S9000 FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A TIE-ROD WHICH MAY FRACTURE AT THE ADJUSTABLE SLEEVE DUE TO FATIGUE.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE TIE ROD WITH A TIE ROD THAT DOES NOT USE AN ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SPICER OFF-HIGHWAY DIVISION'S S9000 FRONT DRIVE AXLEASSEMBLIES USED ON TRUCKS.NOTE: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL HAS CONDUCTED A SEPARATE RECALL OF THE VEHICLESIT PRODUCED WITH THIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 93V013000. THEMANUFACTURERS WHO WILL HAVE RECALLED VEHICLES THROUGH THIS DANA CORP. RECALLARE : MONROE TRUCK, TULSA TRUCK, HOWE BROTHERS, SPECIAL TRUCKS, SWEEPRITE, ANDEQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST.