Recall
K-tec International — 08V403000
NHTSA ID
08V403000
Make
K-tec
Model
International
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2008-08-13
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Units Affected
22
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
KAFFENBARGER IS RECALLING 22 MY 2006-2008 INTERNATIONAL CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY AXLES SUPPLIED BY WATSON & CHALIN. THE LOWER CAST ARMS COULD FRACTURE WHICH COULD AFFECT THE SUSPENSIONS ABILITY TO LIFT THE AXLE WHEN IT'S NOT NEEDED.
Consequence
A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
KAFFENBARGER IS WORKING WITH WATSON & CHALIN TO PROVIDE REPAIR KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT WATSON & CHALIN MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-445-0736 OR KAFFENBARGER AT 1-937-845-3804.