Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class 8 Heavy Duty Truck Chassis Equipped With 16,000 Lb., 18,000 Lb., Or 20,000 Lb. Heavy Duty Steering Axles. The Inner Wheel Bearing Cone For The Steering Axle Wheel Hub Assembly Does Not Properly Fit Onto The Navistar Steering Axle Spindle Assembly. Improper Fit Of The Bearing To The Spindle Increases The Stress Levels To The Steering Axle Spindle Which Could Cause Spindle Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
8100
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V014002
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Effect Of Defect
If The Spindle Fails, A Loss Of Driver Control Could Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Left And Right Hub/DrUM Assemblies From The Steering Axles And Replace The Inner Wheel Bearing Cones And Cups.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
19981016
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4024
Date Owners Notified
19990329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19990315
Make Campaign Number
99503