Defect Description For Recall
School, Transit, Or Heavy Duty Vehicles Equipped With Spicer 6,000 Or 8,000 Lb. Front Steer Axles. The Tie Rod End Can Pull Outboard And Separate From The Tie Rod Tube Due To Improper Thread Engagement Between The Male Tie Rod End And The Female Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
3600
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V033001
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Tie Rod End Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Complete Tie Rod Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19960501
End Of Manufacture
19971031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40091
Date Owners Notified
19990329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19990216
Make Campaign Number
99501