NHTSA Campaign 95E009002
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported May 9, 1995 · 196 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BEWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BALL STUDS OF THE SUSPECT AXLES AND BRING THE TORQUE UP TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 2500 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 2600 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 4900 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 5000 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 8100 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 8200 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 9200 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 9300 | 1995 | 196 |
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 9400 | 1995 | 196 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95E009002 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.