1994 Navistar 4900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 Navistar 4900. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Navistar 4900. Newest first.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. there IS interference between the air brake s-cam and the end of one of the knuckle studs. as the brake shoe lining wears, the s-cam rotation may be limited by the interfering knuckle stud. if the s-cam can not rotate through its full range of motion, the braking force can not be fully transmitted from the brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a longer stopping distance or a dragging brake condition.
Remedy
Dealers will shorten the interfering knuckle stud to eliminate the clearance problem.
Vehicle description: heavy duty 4X4 and 6X6 trucks equipped with fabco 12,000 pound front drive axles. the integral tie rod arm of these axles fractures from the spindle yoke.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, a failure of the tie rod arm could result in a loss of steering control to the right wheel.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which consists of 2 spindle yokes, a steering adjustment screw, and miscellaneous parts along with installation instructions.
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.
- 10041405Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. Updated 3/20/12.
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