DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED
— Recall Campaign #95E009002
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BEWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 196 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95E009002
| Manufacturer: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 09, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95E009002 |
| Units affected: | 196 |
- Description:
- DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BEWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BALL STUDS OF THE SUSPECT AXLES AND BRING THE TORQUE UP TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; TIE ROD; END.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL NON-DRIVING FRONT AXLES, MODELS FF-942, FF-961 OR FL-941.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Affects the following:
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2500
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 2600
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8200
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9200
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9300
- 1995 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400