The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty 4x4 and 6x6 trucks equipped with fabco 12,000 pound front drive axles. The integral tie rod arm of these axles fractures from the spindle yoke.
The risk
If this occurs, a failure of the tie rod arm could result in a loss of steering control to the right wheel.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which consists of 2 spindle yokes, a steering adjustment screw, and miscellaneous parts along with installation instructions.
Contacts
Owner notification began october 9, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free replacement kit 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).
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 Navistar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V171000.
- 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.