International · Canada · High
International 1723, 1824 +5 more: Suspension
Affects International 1723, 1824, 1854, 1853, 1754, CO1710B, 1724 · 1981 — about 332 vehicles.
The hazard
THE SPINDLE ON THE ROCKWELL RA-42 REAR AXLES MAY CRACK IN THE VICINITY OF THE SPINDLE-TO-HOUSING WELD AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, RESULTING IN THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SPINDLE AND DUAL WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A ROAD HAZARD AS WELL AS AFFECTING VEHICLE STABILITY AND CONTROL. CORRECTION: REAR AXLE HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW HOUSING.
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