International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #99V014002
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V014002 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 4,024 affected units, NAVISTAR/INNER WHEEL CONE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. the inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the navistar steering axle spindle assembly. improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.