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NHTSA campaign 00V246205 · announced October 16, 2000 · filed by International Truck And Engine · 15,257 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.

The risk

THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE AFFECTED DRAG LINKS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 International Harvester 1000
• 2000 International Harvester 1000
• 1999 International Harvester 2000
• 2000 International Harvester 2000
• 1999 International Harvester 3000
• 2000 International Harvester 3000
• 1999 International Harvester 4000
• 2000 International Harvester 4000
• 1999 International Harvester 8000
• 2000 International Harvester 8000
• 1999 International Harvester Fe
• 2000 International Harvester Fe
• 1999 International Harvester Re
• 2000 International Harvester Re

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.