Recall 96V154000: 1996–1997 International Harvester 4700

Report received

Aug 20, 1996

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

215vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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 steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. The tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. A 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. With the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.

Possible consequence

Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 International Harvester 47003 complaints
• 1997 International Harvester 470013 complaints