INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4800 1991: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V040000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 4800 | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-04-06 | 1993-03-18 | 1993-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1989-01-01 - 1992-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1076
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE TIE ROD USED ON THE DANA FA-64 FRONT DRIVE AXLE HAS A THREADED SLEEVE TO PERMIT TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT REMOVING AN END. THE TIE ROD BAR IS NECKED DOWN TO INCORPORATE THE SLEEVE. A STRESS RISER IS CREATED AT THE THREADED PORTION OF THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE WHICH MAY CAUSE A FATIGUE FRACTURE AND FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE SLEEVE.
FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ON THE FRONT AXLE RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
REPLACE THE TIE ROD WITH A TIE ROD THAT DOES NOT USE AN ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM-WEIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA FA-64 FRONT DRIVEAXLES.
