International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V044010

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044010 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 3,762 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V044010

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-03-19T00:00:00

Subject: International/trw steering systems/tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 3,762

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01504

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jhyt-n587_mrgb

NHTSA ID: 01V044010

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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