Recall
International Harvester 5070 — 95E002001
NHTSA ID
95E002001
Make
International Harvester
Model
5070
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-02-23
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Units Affected
16
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE MACHINING PERFORMED ON THE BRAKE DRUMS WILL NOT PERMIT THE DRUM TO SEAT FULLY AGAINST THE HUB FACE. THE REDUCED BRAKE DRUM AND HUB CONTACT AREA WILL ABRADE AND FRET ALLOWING THE WHEEL MOUNTING JOINT TO LOOSEN.
Consequence
THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS CAN BREAK RESULTING INSEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WILL BE REDUCED AND THE SEPARATED WHEEL WOULD CAUSE A HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY. EITHER EVENT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY MACHINED DRUMS WITH NEW BRAKE DRUMS PROVIDED BY ROCKWELL AND ALSO REPLACE THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS.