Defect Description For Recall
The Axle Housings Were Manufactured With A Tight FriCTIon Weld Curl Radius On The Inside Diameter Of The Axle Housing. Under Operational Loads, Cracks Can Initiate At The Weld Curl Radius On The Inside Of The Housing. These Cracks May Propagate, Eventually Allowing The Axle Spindle To Separate From The Axle Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
RA-42
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
91E047000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace The Axle Housing With A New Axle Housing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Start Of Manufacture
19810201
End Of Manufacture
19810401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
916
Date Owners Notified
19920116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19911231