International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #96V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V096000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 588 affected units, NAVISTAR/SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing. Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing. These cracks may propagate, eventually allowing the axle spindle to separate from the axle housing.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear axle housing with a new housing.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V096000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 1996-06-11T00:00:00

Subject: Navistar/suspension:single axle:rear

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 588

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing. Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing. These cracks may propagate, eventually allowing the axle spindle to separate from the axle housing.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the axle spindle from the axle housing can result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rear axle housing with a new housing.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V096000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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