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1996-1997 International Harvester 4700 recall: steering wheel/handle bar

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on August 20, 1996. It covers about 215 vehicles.

vehicles affected
215
reported
Aug 20, 1996
owners notified
Sep 6, 1996
related complaints
5

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.

Recall number 96V154000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about steering problems.

1996 International Harvester 47001997 International Harvester 4700

Questions about recall 96V154000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 International Harvester 4700 steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 96V154000, reported on August 20, 1996, covers about 215 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V154000?

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

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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