International 4800 (1990) – 93V040000

Defect Description For Recall

The Tie Rod Used On The Dana Fa-64 Front Drive Axle Has A Threaded Sleeve To Permit Toe-In Adjustment Without Removing An End. The Tie Rod Bar Is Necked Down To Incorporate The Sleeve. A Stress Riser Is Created At The Threaded Portion Of The Adjustment Sleeve Which May Cause A Fatigue Fracture And Failure Of The Tie Rod Where It Screws Into The Sleeve.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL

Model Of Vehicle

4800

Year

1990

Recall Campaign Number

93V040000

Component Description

Steering:Linkages

Effect Of Defect

Failure Of The Tie Rod On The Front Axle Results In Lossof Steering Control And A Possible Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Replace The Tie Rod With A Tie Rod That Does Not Use An Adjustment Sleeve.

Vehicle Manufacturer

International Truck And Engine

Start Of Manufacture

19890101

End Of Manufacture

19920901

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1076

Date Owners Notified

19930406

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Navistar, Inc.

Date Report Received

19930318

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard