NAVISTAR 9200 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V196002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NAVISTAR | 9200 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-01-06 | 1997-11-24 | 1997-11-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-07 - 1996-12-16
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 480
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 6, 1998. 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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
