1996-1998 Navistar 1552, Navistar 1652 and others recall: connecting

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on February 16, 1999. It covers about 40,091 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 40,091
reported: Feb 16, 1999
owners notified: Mar 29, 1999
related complaints: 3

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

What is wrong: School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Risk: Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Recall number 99V033001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about steering problems.

1996 Navistar 1552 1997 Navistar 1552 1998 Navistar 1552 1996 Navistar 1652 1997 Navistar 1652 1998 Navistar 1652 1996 Navistar 3400 1997 Navistar 3400 1998 Navistar 3400 1996 Navistar 3600 1997 Navistar 3600 1998 Navistar 3600

Questions about recall 99V033001

Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Navistar 1552, Navistar 1652 and others connecting?

Yes. Recall 99V033001, reported on February 16, 1999, covers about 40,091 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V033001?

Dealers will replace the complete tie rod 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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