Recalls for 1996 Navistar 4900

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2000-01-10
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.  There is interference between the air brake s-cam and the end of one of the knuckle studs.  As the brake shoe lining wears, the s-cam rotation may be limited by the interfering knuckle stud.  If the s-cam can not rotate through its full range of motion, the braking force can not be fully transmitted from the brake shoe linings to the brake drums.

Consequence
This could result in a longer stopping distance or a dragging brake condition.

Corrective Action
Dealers will shorten the interfering knuckle stud to eliminate the clearance problem.

Notes
International recall 99513.owner notification began december 27, 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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Posted on: 1999-02-25
Description
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.

Consequence
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began march 29, 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).