| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : FE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990705 - 19991031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V246205 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001106 | Date Received by ODI: 20001016 | Date Added to Database: 20001108 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00513 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15257 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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