Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Truck/Tractors Equipped With ARVInmeritor Series 145 And 160 Rear Drive Axles. The Suspect Rear Drive Axle’S Spindles May Have Been Incorrectly Heat Treated. Such A Condition Lessens The Overall Structural Integrity Of The Spindles And Could Result In Its Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
7600
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V449000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If A Spindle Fractures While The Vehicle Is In Motion, It May Cause Wheel Separation, Which Could, Without Warning Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Suspect Vehicles And If The Spindles Are Found To Have Certain Date Codes, The Axle Will Be Replaced. The Recall Began On October 7, 2005. Owners May Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20050614
End Of Manufacture
20050616
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20051007
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051004
Make Campaign Number
5520