ALTEC 4900 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4900 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1992-04-01 - 1995-04-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V171000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-10-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-07-28 | Date Added to Database: 1998-07-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1463 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 4X4 AND 6X6 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO 12,000 POUND FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE INTEGRAL TIE ROD ARM OF THESE AXLES FRACTURES FROM THE SPINDLE YOKE. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, A FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ARM COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH CONSISTS OF 2 SPINDLE YOKES, A STEERING ADJUSTMENT SCREW, AND MISCELLANEOUS PARTS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR 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'. |
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