1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4700 Recall

Campaign:

96V154000 on 08/27/1996

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

02/21/1996 - 06/29/1996

Affected:

215

Defect:

The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. the tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. a 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. with the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.

Consequence:

Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 10, 1996.note: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.

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