1996 International Harvester 4000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 International Harvester 4000. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 International Harvester 4000. Newest first.
Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
Remedy
Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. owner notification began august 23, 2002. 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 international at 1-800-448-7825.
The front wheel hub can develop cracks at the wheel mounting studs. When mounted to the hub, the hydraulic brake disc rotor does not properly support the hub at the wheel studs causing excessive stress and fatigue cracks in the hub.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should sufficient cracks occur, the mounting flange portion of the hub along with the wheel could separate from the vehicle without warning. Should this occur while the vehicle IS driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and/or the separated wheel and hub could strike another vehicle, pedestrian or property.
Remedy
Dealers will install new, redesigned hubs on these vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10044292International: after lining condition and wear, fastener torque, component lubrication have been verified on the brakes because of the chatter or squealing on the trucks, a procedure will be performed. No model or model years are listed. Updated 12/20/13.
- 600336Subject regarding misaligned spot welds.
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