Defect Description For Recall
The Axle Housings Were Manufactured With A Tight FriCTIon Weld Curl Radius On The Inside Diameter Of The Axle Housing. Under Operational Loads, Cracks Can Initiate At The Weld Curl Radius On The Inside Of The Housing. These Cracks May Propagate, Eventually Allowing The Axle Spindle To Separate From The Axle Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
1925
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
96V096000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Axle Spindle From The Axle Housing Can Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control And A Possible Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Rear Axle Housing With A New Housing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19820201
End Of Manufacture
19820401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
588
Date Owners Notified
19960708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19960611