Recall
International Harvester 4000 — 00V246205
NHTSA ID
00V246205
Make
International Harvester
Model
4000
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2000-10-16
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
15,257
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
00513
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS.