Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Chalmers Rear Suspensions, The Adjustable Torque Rod End Castings May Be Brittle. A Brittle Rod End Casting May Fracture Without Warning, Causing The Vehicles’ Rear Axles To Become Misaligned.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
7700
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V384000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
This Misalignment Can Cause The Vehicle To Lose DireCTIonal Stability At Speeds That May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles To Determine If They Were Manufactured With A Suspect Torque Rod End. If A Suspect Torque Rod End Is Found, The Entire Torque Rod Will Be Replaced. The Recall Began On October 6, 2006. Owners May Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20060913
End Of Manufacture
20060929
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
87
Date Owners Notified
20061006
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20061011
Make Campaign Number
6509