NHTSA Campaign 98V290000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported Nov 9, 1998 · 5,487 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER SPL170 55MM CENTER BERING PACKAGE. THE END YOKE RETAINING NUT CAN LOOSEN.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVE LINE CAN VIBRATE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICULAR DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE 55MM CENTER BEARING PACKAGE AND COUPLER SHAFT, AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW COUPLER SHAFT AND A 60MM CENTER BEARING PACKAGE. AN INTERIM REMEDY CAN BE IMPLEMENTED BY PLACING A SPOT WELD ON THE COUPLING SHAFT THREADS UNTIL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVISTAR | 9100 | 1997 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9100 | 1998 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9100 | 1999 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9200 | 1997 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9200 | 1998 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9200 | 1999 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9300 | 1997 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9300 | 1998 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9300 | 1999 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9400 | 1997 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9400 | 1998 | 5,487 |
| NAVISTAR | 9400 | 1999 | 5,487 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V290000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.