NHTSA recall 06V384000
Suspension
International 5500I and 6 more
Reported Oct 11, 200687 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 06509Built Sep 13, 2006 – Sep 29, 2006
The defect
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
The risk
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end IS found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.