Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Column Used Was Incorrectly Manufactured. The Tube Portion Of The Steering Column Has A Welded End With A Specified Length Of 5.5 Inches. A 3.5 Inch Welded End Was Used By Mistake. With The Shorter End, It Is Possible There Is Insufficient Engagement Of The Male End Into The Tube Portion And Separation Of The Column Could Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
4700
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
96V154000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Should The Column Separate, The Operator Would Lose Steering Control Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Incorrectly Built Steering Column With A New Correctly Built Steering Column.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19960222
End Of Manufacture
19960630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
215
Date Owners Notified
19960906
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19960820