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