ALTEC 4300 2003: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4300 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2002-01-25 - 2002-01-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V095000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-04-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-03-22 | Date Added to Database: 2002-03-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02504 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 155 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING. |
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Consequence:
IF THE NUT LOOSENS AND COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD, THE DRAG LINK COULD DETACH RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL A COTTER PIN IF IT IS MISSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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