International · Canada · High
International 5070: Steering
Affects International 5070 · 1991–1993 — about 22 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL FRONT DRIVE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH TRW "TURNBUCKLE STYLE" CROSS-TUBES WHICH MAY FRACTURE WHEN SUBJECTED TO IMPACT LOADING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: "TURNBUCKLE STYLE" CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW STYLE CROSS-TUBE.
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