Recall 99V014002 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Defect in 1998-1999 NAVISTAR 2500
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,024 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V014002 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,024 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 NAVISTAR 2500, 1998 NAVISTAR 8100, 1998 NAVISTAR 4900, 1998 NAVISTAR 9400, 1998 NAVISTAR 9200, 1998 NAVISTAR 9300, 1998 NAVISTAR 2600, 1998 NAVISTAR 4700, 1998 NAVISTAR 5000, 1999 NAVISTAR 9200, 1999 NAVISTAR 5000, 1999 NAVISTAR 4700, 1999 NAVISTAR 9300, 1999 NAVISTAR 2600, 1999 NAVISTAR 8100, 1999 NAVISTAR 4900, 1999 NAVISTAR 9400, 1999 NAVISTAR 2500
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 16,000 LB., 18,000 LB., OR 20,000 LB. HEAVY DUTY STEERING AXLES. THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE FOR THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY FIT ONTO THE NAVISTAR STEERING AXLE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. IMPROPER FIT OF THE BEARING TO THE SPINDLE INCREASES THE STRESS LEVELS TO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE SPINDLE FAILURE.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLIES FROM THE STEERING AXLES AND REPLACE THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES AND CUPS.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V294000 | 2016 NAVISTAR 4400 | EQUIPMENT | 108 | |
| 00V022000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9100I | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 829 | |
| 99V350000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9400I | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 254 | |
| 99V351000 | 1994 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 944 | |
| 99V331000 | 1997 NAVISTAR 3800 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 277 | |
| 99V262000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4,495 | |
| 99V261000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4000 | PARKING BRAKE | 2,497 | |
| 99V263000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 3800 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 105 | |
| 99V264000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9000I | VISIBILITY | 990 | |
| 99V208000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9200I | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 167 |