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NHTSA recall 96V154000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

International Harvester 4700

Reported Aug 20, 1996215 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEBuilt Feb 22, 1996 – Jun 30, 1996

The defect

The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. the tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. a 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. with the shorter end, it IS possible there IS insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.

The risk

Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.

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Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester 4700
19961997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin september 10, 1996.note: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.