International 8600 (2003) – 03V192000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard