Recalls for 1995 International Harvester 4900

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1995-10-10
Description
During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued.  Extremely low torque can allow movement beween the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage.

Consequence
This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will check the torque on the ball studs of the suspect axles and bring the torque up to rockwell's specifications.

Notes
System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end.vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell non-driving front axles, models ff-942, ff-961 or fl-941.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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 #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

Posted on: 1994-08-17
Description
Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight.  This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that fuels the engine.

Consequence
When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.

Notes
System: engine; turbo-charger.vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with navistar i-6 engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.  Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.