International · Canada · High
International 4900 6X6, 4800 4X4: Steering
Affects International 4900 6X6, 4800 4X4 · 1990–1993 — about 38 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DANA FA-64 FRONT DRIVE AXLE MAY EXPERIENCE FRACTURE OF THE TIE ROD AT THE TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE. SHOULD THE TIE ROD FAIL ON THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TIE ROD THAT DOES NOT USE AN ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE.
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