Recall 99V033001 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Defect in 1996-1998 NAVISTAR 4700
RECALL This recall affects up to 40,091 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V033001 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 40,091 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 NAVISTAR 4700, 1996 NAVISTAR 1552, 1996 NAVISTAR 3600, 1996 NAVISTAR 1652, 1996 NAVISTAR 3800, 1996 NAVISTAR 3400, 1996 NAVISTAR 4900, 1997 NAVISTAR 1552, 1997 NAVISTAR 3800, 1997 NAVISTAR 1652, 1997 NAVISTAR 4900, 1997 NAVISTAR 3400, 1997 NAVISTAR 3600, 1997 NAVISTAR 4700, 1998 NAVISTAR 1552, 1998 NAVISTAR 4900, 1998 NAVISTAR 3600, 1998 NAVISTAR 1652, 1998 NAVISTAR 3400, 1998 NAVISTAR 3800, 1998 NAVISTAR 4700
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Related Recalls for NAVISTAR
| 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 |