Defect summary
CERTAIN S9000 FRONT DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A TIE-ROD WHICH MAY FRACTURE AT THE ADJUSTABLE SLEEVE DUE TO FATIGUE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TIE ROD WITH A TIE ROD THAT DOES NOT USE AN ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: SPICER OFF-HIGHWAY DIVISION'S S9000 FRONT DRIVE AXLEASSEMBLIES USED ON TRUCKS.NOTE: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL HAS CONDUCTED A SEPARATE RECALL OF THE VEHICLESIT PRODUCED WITH THIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 93V013000. THEMANUFACTURERS WHO WILL HAVE RECALLED VEHICLES THROUGH THIS DANA CORP. RECALLARE : MONROE TRUCK, TULSA TRUCK, HOWE BROTHERS, SPECIAL TRUCKS, SWEEPRITE, ANDEQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 93E026000. Text as published by NHTSA.