Navistar 1996–1998 Steering recall
Recalled February 16, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V033001 · Navistar
Hazard
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Units
40,091 units
Description
SCHOOL, TRANSIT, OR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Product
Navistar 1552 · Navistar 1652 · Navistar 3400 · Navistar 3600 · Navistar 3800 · Navistar 4700 · Navistar 4900
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →