1995 International Harvester 4900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 International Harvester 4900. Newest first.
During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. Extremely low torque can allow movement beween the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will check the torque on the ball studs of the suspect axles and bring the torque up to rockwell's specifications.
Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air
1995 international two tires caught fire. consumer has no idea why they caught fire, but 911 was called to put the flames out. *kb the consumer stated the right rear brakes began to smoke and then the tire caught on fire. the consumer stated the brakes had been replaced recently. (Ohio traffic crash report)*jb
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.
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