1997 NAVISTAR 5000
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs
97V118000 Jul 28, 1997
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX-SPOKE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE WRONG COMBINATIONS OF WHEEL ASSEMBLY PARTS. SHOULD THE SIX-SPOKE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAVE MIS-MATCHED PARTS, HIGH STRESSES IN THE WHEEL STUDS AND POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURES CAN OCCUR... Read more
Consequence
STUD FAILURES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE WHEELS AND MAKE THE NECESSARY COMBINATION CORRECTIONS. ALSO OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS AND VISUAL AIDS WILL BE UPDATED.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 NAVISTAR 5000
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
IK-0500038
Jan 24, 2012
010000 STEERING
NAVISTAR: STEERING GOES INTO A SHIMMY AFTER HITTING A BUMP. *RM UPDATED 3/20/12. *PE
G97503
Dec 1, 1998
200000 WHEELS
SAFETY RECALL FOR A DEFECT IN THE SIX SPOKE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF MISMATCHED PARTS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — NAVISTAR 5000
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ99012
Opened: Jun 8, 1999 — Closed: Jan 25, 2002
WINDSHEILD WIPER LINKAGES
NAVISTAR 5000 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NAVISTAR 5000 across all model years (1996–1999).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths