International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #96V154000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V154000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 215 affected units, NAVISTAR/STEERING; COLUMN., component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. the tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. a 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. with the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 96V154000
Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Report Received Date: 1996-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Navistar/steering; column.
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 215
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. the tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. a 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. with the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.
Consequence Summary: Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-njz2-wqsn.ieen
NHTSA ID: 96V154000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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