Recall 99V-033: 1996–1998 Navistar 1552, 1996–1998 Navistar 1652 and 5 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 16, 1999, covering about 40,091 vehicles.
The problem
School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
The risk
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began march 29, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V033001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Navistar 1552 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 1652 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 3400 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 3600 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 3800 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 4700 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 4900 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | 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 99V-033?
School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
How is recall 99V-033 fixed?
Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
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.