Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20Edl Ball Sockets/Drag Links. The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
2000
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V140004
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Drag Link Assemblies. Owner Notification Began August 28, 2001. 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 And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19990615
End Of Manufacture
20000815
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18348
Date Owners Notified
20010828
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20010802
Make Campaign Number
1510