Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Dana Spicer E-12021 12,000 Lb., E-1202W 12,000 Lb., Or E-1002W 10,000 Lb. Front Non-Drive Steer Axles, The Tapered Bore That Connects The Drag Link To The Steering Was Machined Too Large. The Clearance Between A Correctly Sized Drag Link Ball StUD And The Oversized Tapered Bore Is Sufficiently Great Enough To Allow The Drag Link Ball StUD To Fatigue And Brake, Or Allow The Castle Nut To Back Itself Off And Cause The Drag Link To Disconnect.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
8600
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V192000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Total Loss Of Steering Control. This Could Result In Property Damage, Personal Injury, Or A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Steering Knuckle Assembly And Drag Link If Necessary. Owner Notification Began June 20, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020621
End Of Manufacture
20030505
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
711
Date Owners Notified
20030620
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030521
Make Campaign Number
3509