Recall 97V-118: 1996–1997 Navistar 5000, 1996–1997 Navistar 9200 and 2 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Jul 28, 1997, covering about 443 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Stud failures can occur resulting in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these wheels and make the necessary combination corrections. Also operator instructions and visual aids will be updated.
Notes
Note:owner notification will begin august 26, 1997.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 navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V118000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Navistar 5000 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Navistar 9200 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Navistar 9300 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Navistar 9400 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-118?
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.
How is recall 97V-118 fixed?
Dealers will inspect these wheels and make the necessary combination corrections. Also operator instructions and visual aids will be updated.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.