The problem
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.
The risk
Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International Harvester dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V154000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.