Defect Description For Recall
The Equalizing Beam Shaft Of The Tandem Axle Suspension Were Manufactured From As-Rolled Sae4140 Steel Rather Than The Specified Annealed Sae4140. These Shafts Can Fracture Inside The Beam At The Toe Of The Weld.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
9600
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V124004
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Vehicles Are Subject To Vehicle Tilt And Possible Rollover In The Event That Both Equalizing Beams, On The Same Side Of The Vehicle, Experience A Simultaneous Shaft Failure. Affected Suspensions Can Also Drop And Contact The Road Surface Generating Sparks Which Could Ignite Flammable Material.
Fix Defect
Owner Notification Is Being Conducted By Neway Anchorlok. Dealers Will Inspect And Replace All Suspension Suspension Beams With Suspension Beams Containing Appropriate Shafts.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19950731
End Of Manufacture
19960314
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19960801