Recall
International Harvester 9300 — 95E009002
NHTSA ID
95E009002
Make
International Harvester
Model
9300
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-05-09
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
196
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BEWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BALL STUDS OF THE SUSPECT AXLES AND BRING THE TORQUE UP TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.