Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE Recall - Campaign #00V246205

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE RECALL - #00V246205

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.

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Vehicle 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Manufactured between 7/5/1999 - 10/31/1999
Recalled on 11/8/2000
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owners Notified on 11/6/2000
# Affected 15,257
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Consequences THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC

1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE Recall for STEERING

1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
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