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1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100 Recall - Campaign #96V240000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100 RECALL - #96V240000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY DANA SPICER. CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED WHICH COULD ALLOW PINION BREAKAGE AT THE PINION THREADS.

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Vehicle 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Manufactured between 9/3/1996 - 10/2/1996
Recalled on 11/27/1996
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owners Notified on 12/13/1996
# Affected 233
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY DANA SPICER. CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED WHICH COULD ALLOW PINION BREAKAGE AT THE PINION THREADS.
Consequences CRACKS CAN INITIATE AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE THREADED END OF THE PINION RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE YOKE AND DRIVE LINE FROM THE REAR AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE CARRIER/PINION ASSEMBLY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DECEMBER 20, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 8100 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
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