International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V140004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V140004 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 18,348 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/TRW/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. owner notification began august 28, 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: 01V140004

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-08-02T00:00:00

Subject: International/trw/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 18,348

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01510

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. owner notification began august 28, 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-zrfn-e8xm-zpf7

NHTSA ID: 01V140004

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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