Recall 93V040000: 1991–1993 International Harvester 4800 and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 18, 1993

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

1,076vehicles

Model years

1991–1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The tie rod used on the dana fa-64 front drive axle has a threaded sleeve to permit toe-in adjustment without removing an end. The tie rod bar is necked down to incorporate the sleeve. A stress riser is created at the threaded portion of the adjustment sleeve which may cause a fatigue fracture and failure of the tie rod where it screws into the sleeve.

Possible consequence

Failure of the tie rod on the front axle results in lossof steering control and a possible vehicle crash.

Remedy

Replace the tie rod with a tie rod that does not use an adjustment sleeve.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 International Harvester 48000 complaints
• 1992 International Harvester 48000 complaints
• 1993 International Harvester 48000 complaints
• 1991 International Harvester 49001 complaints
• 1992 International Harvester 49000 complaints
• 1993 International Harvester 49001 complaints