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2006 International 5600I and International 7600 recall: axle assembly

International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on October 4, 2005. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
Oct 4, 2005
owners notified
Oct 7, 2005

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. The suspect rear drive axle's spindles may have been incorrectly heat treated. Such a condition lessens the overall structural integrity of the spindles and could result in its fracture.
Risk
If a spindle fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may cause wheel separation, which could, without warning result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the suspect vehicles and if the spindles are found to have certain date codes, the axle will be replaced. The recall began on october 7, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 05V449000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V449000

Is there a recall on the 2006 International 5600I and International 7600 axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 05V449000, reported on October 4, 2005, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V449000?

Dealers will inspect the suspect vehicles and if the spindles are found to have certain date codes, the axle will be replaced. The recall began on october 7, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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