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International 9200 Recall 04V482: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 04V482, reported October 7, 2004, 20 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V482INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Problem
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS,THE LOWER TIE ROD ARMS ON CERTAIN AXLES WERE NOT INDUCTION HARDENED AS REQUIRED BY INTERNATIONAL'S SPECIFICATION.
Risk
WITHOUT THE INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS BEING PERFORMED, THE TIE ROD ARM MAY FATIGUE DURING THE EXPECTED LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL THAT CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LOWER TIE ROD ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04517.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

International 920020022003
International 940020022003
International 990020022003