International · Canada · Crit
International 5070, 2654 +6 more: Steering
Affects International 5070, 2654, 2554, 2675, 2674, 9300, 2574, 1954 · 1989 — about 390 vehicles.
The hazard
CERTAIN ROCKWELL FL-941 FRONT AXLES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE AXLE BEAM WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE RUPTURE OF THE CENTRE SECTION OF THE BEAM. A BEAM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND ALL SUSPECT AXLES WILL BE REPLACED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational