Recall 98V171000: International truck and engine

Report received

Jul 28, 1998

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

1,463vehicles

Model years

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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

Vehicle description: heavy duty 4x4 and 6x6 trucks equipped with fabco 12,000 pound front drive axles. The integral tie rod arm of these axles fractures from the spindle yoke.

Possible consequence

If this occurs, a failure of the tie rod arm could result in a loss of steering control to the right wheel.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which consists of 2 spindle yokes, a steering adjustment screw, and miscellaneous parts along with installation instructions.