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Recall campaign99V033001

Recall 99V033001: 1996–1998 Navistar 3800 and 2 other models

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Report received
Feb 16, 1999
Manufacturer
International truck and engine
Potentially affected
40,091vehicles
Model years
1996–1998

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

School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.

Possible consequence

Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.