1997 International Harvester 3800, International Harvester 4700 and others recall: rear
International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on November 27, 1996. It covers about 233 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 233
- reported
- Nov 27, 1996
- owners notified
- Dec 13, 1996
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads.
- Risk
- Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier/pinion assembly.
Recall number 96V240000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
1997 International Harvester 38001997 International Harvester 47001997 International Harvester 49001997 International Harvester 81001997 International Harvester 82001997 International Harvester 92001997 International Harvester 9400
Questions about recall 96V240000
Is there a recall on the 1997 International Harvester 3800, International Harvester 4700 and others rear?
Yes. Recall 96V240000, reported on November 27, 1996, covers about 233 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V240000?
Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier/pinion assembly.
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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