International Harvester 1982 Suspension recall
Recalled June 11, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V096000 · International Harvester
Hazard
SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SPINDLE FROM THE AXLE HOUSING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH A NEW HOUSING.
Units
588 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH A NEW HOUSING.
Product
International Harvester 1723 · International Harvester 1724 · International Harvester 1754 · International Harvester 1824 · International Harvester 1853 · International Harvester 1854 · International Harvester 1925 · International Harvester 3800
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →