7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Posted on: 1999-07-21
Description
Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.
Consequence
This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.
Notes
Owner notification began july 26, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Posted on: 1998-11-25
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with spicer spl170 55mm center bering package. The end yoke retaining nut can loosen.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the drive line can vibrate and separate from the vehicle, causing vehicular damage, or personal injury, or both.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the 55mm center bearing package and coupler shaft, and replace it with a new coupler shaft and a 60mm center bearing package. An interim remedy can be implemented by placing a spot weld on the coupling shaft threads until parts are available.
Notes
Owner notification began during december 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1998-03-27
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar c-10 or c-12 engines. A bracket or p-clamp at the rear of the engine that supports the compressor discharge line was omitted.
Consequence
If the compressor discharge line fails, the air system could be depleted and cause the parking brakes to apply. This condition can cause the vehicle to slow down or stop unexpectedly, causing a vehicle crash which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install p-clamps and a bracket at the rear of the engine.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin april 28, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Posted on: 1997-11-25
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence
Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin january 6, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 1998-05-29
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with prosleeper bunks. A micro relay located behind the hvac control panel in the bunk can corrode from moisture.
Consequence
This condition can result in a short circuit between contacts on the relay increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the existing relay and replace it with a sealed relay.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin july 7, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #6 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 1997-07-30
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with six-spoke wheel assemblies. These vehicles were manufactured with the wrong combinations of wheel assembly parts. Should the six-spoke wheel assembly have mis-matched parts, high stresses in the wheel studs and potential wheel failures can occur.
Consequence
Stud failures can occur resulting in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these wheels and make the necessary combination corrections. Also operator instructions and visual aids will be updated.
Notes
Note:owner notification will begin august 26, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 1997-07-30
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with antilock brake system (abs). The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor.
Consequence
Should the abs wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in braking stability. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the abs wiring and properly connect the wires, if necessary.
Notes
Note:owner notification will begin august 26, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.