International Harvester 1999–2000 Steering recall
Recalled October 16, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V246205 · International Harvester
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS.
Units
15,257 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS.
Product
International Harvester 1000 · International Harvester 2000 · International Harvester 3000 · International Harvester 4000 · International Harvester 8000 · International Harvester FE · International Harvester RE
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →